PAN is a ten-digit unique alphanumeric number issued by the Income Tax Department. PAN is issued in the form of a laminated plastic card (commonly known as PAN card). Out of the first five characters, the first three characters represent the alphabetic series running from AAA to ZZZ.
Besides, what is 15 digit PAN number?
Simply so, what is the pattern of PAN card?
PAN has a typical format of ABCTY1234D. The first three characters, i.e. ‘ABC’ in the above number is an alphabetic series ranging between AAA and ZZZ. The 4th character, i.e. ‘T’, represents the PAN holder’s status.
How PAN number is read?
The PAN (or PAN number) is a ten-character long alpha-numeric unique identifier. The first five characters are letters (in uppercase by default), followed by four numerals, and the last (tenth) character is a letter. The fourth character identifies the type of holder of the card.
What does 1st letter in PAN stands for?
Meaning of PAN card
The logic behind the array of numbers and alphabets is as follows: First three characters i.e. “AFZ” in the above PAN are alphabetic series running from AAA to ZZZ. Fourth character i.e. “P” in the above PAN represents the status of the PAN holder. “P” stands for Individual. “F” stands for Firm.
How can I find my 10 digit PAN number?
Step 1:Click on the link https://www.trackpan.utiitsl.com/PANONLINE/#forward. Step 2:Provide your application coupon number. Step 3:In case you do not remember your application coupon number, you can provide your 10-digits PAN Number.
What does last digit of PAN indicate?
The fourth character represents the status of the PAN holder. C stands for Company, P for Person, H for HUF (Hindu Undivided Family), F for Firm, A for Association of Persons (AOP), T for AOP (Trust), B for Body of Individuals (BOI), L for Local Authority, J for Artificial Juridical Person and G for Government.
What is middle name in PAN?
Middle Name
Non-Individuals should write their full name starting from the first block of Last Name/Surname. If the name is longer than the space provided for the last name, it can be continued in the space provided for First and Middle Name.
What is the meaning of 5th letter in PAN card?
The fifth character of your PAN tells the first character of your surname. For example, if your last name or surname is Singh then the fifth character would be “S”. In case of non-individual PAN card holders, the fifth character represents the first character of PAN holder’s name.