What is the Full Form and Use of PAN Card?

AS Posted by: Abhishek Sain
• 03 July, 2025
9 Reply
The full form of PAN is Permanent Account Number, and the primary uses of a PAN card are for Indian citizens and foreign nationals. It is used to fill out Income tax returns, for purchasing property, vehicles, and making deposits in a Bank over INR 50,000. A PAN card can also be used as an identity proof, investing in mutual funds and insurance, applying for a loan application, and for the goods and service tax registration.
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  • Riya Choudhury 12 October, 2025

    Here are the requirements for a PAN card who are looking to apply for one: 

    • If a person wants to do a financial transaction. 
    • If an individual has a sale or gets an income of more than 5,00,000 INR in a year. 
    • Charitable trusts need to file for Income tax return. 
    • If an individual needs a financial transaction of more than 2,50,000 in a financial year. 

     

  • Tanvi Bhalla 09 October, 2025

    I have a PAN card, which is used for various purposes, like to purchase any vehicle which is more than 2 wheels, to open a bank account, apply for debit and credit card, to open aan trading account or demat account, for the payments of more than 50,000 INR, and to deposit cash in a bank account which is more than 50,000 INR.

  • Tanisha Rawat 05 October, 2025

    I have submitted my PAN card application wth the required 2 photos, and signature with all the supporting documents as per the Income Tax Department for the application which was applied through the PAN NSDL portal.

  • Neha Patel 10 July, 2025

    The PAN (Permanent Account Number) is a 10-digit unique identification number that is used for financial purposes like filing ITRs and providing smooth financial transactions.

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      Shruti Vohra 21 July, 2025

      A PAN card is a Permanent Account Number, and is used for different identification and financial services. It is used for various services like opening a bank account, like an NRO account, NRE account, and FCNR account, for getting loans, to invest in mutual funds, stocks, trading, and apply for a credit card, and also helps to improve or build your credit report.

  • Rahul Verma 08 July, 2025

    PAN card is a unique identification number that is used to help in financial transactions, banking services, investments, or filing ITRs. It contains a 10-digit alphanumeric code. A PAN card is valid for a lifetime and doesn't expire regardless of location or employment.

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