Besides being a tax identifier, PAN works well as a physical identity proof. However, the Permanent Account Number (PAN) system is becoming digital under the new PAN 2.0 project. The government spent Rs 1435 crore for a complete overhaul of the existing PAN system.

The Income Tax Department's PAN 2.0 offers digital e-PAN cards with a QR code for enhanced security, free for up to three requests. Physical PAN cards

A nominal fee is required for a physical PAN card. It is important to note that existing PAN cards will remain valid even without the QR code

The Income Tax Department has launched a new facility for taxpayers, allowing them to get their Permanent Account Number (PAN) through email. The service is available for existing PAN card holders who don't require any changes in the income tax database.

The FAQs released by the income tax department allow PAN card holders to update their addresses online for free if they have old addresses updated in the income tax records. Here is a step-by-step guide on how PAN cardholders can update addresses using Aadhaar based e-KYC.

The government launched PAN 2.0, featuring a QR code for better security. Users can update incorrect addresses in Income Tax records for free. A new e-PAN with a QR code will be sent via email. Reprinted PAN cards cost Rs.