In India, a PAN card is considered to be a very important document for paying tax and for some work, it is not considered an important paper but an ID. In such a situation, the Government of India has taken another important step towards digitization and increasing the convenience of citizens by launching PAN card 2.0. Efforts are being made to make the traditional PAN card smarter, more secure and much easier. In such a situation, let us tell you that important updates are coming out recently and it is very important for all PAN card holders to know these updates. Let us tell you the information in detail.
If you have not yet acquired information about PAN Card 2.0 and want to know in detail about the process of applying for it, then below we have given complete information about its benefits and applying.
About PAN Card 2.0
PAN Card 2.0 is a PAN card which is the next point version and will remain very strong in the coming times. It has been designed to make financial transactions more secure and verifiable. The new PAN card also looks very good. Apart from this, dynamic security chips have also been provided. This is a very important document for the digital identity system which has been recently launched by the Government of India.
What are the benefits of PAN Card 2.0?
It is very helpful for ITR filing and KYC. Apart from this, it also helps in protecting against duplicate or fake PAN cards. It also provides protection against fraud by using biometric and chip-based security. Apart from this, easy verification can also be done through smartphone or tax code scanner. It has been designed as an important document to be used in various kinds of money transactions, in the banking sector and in various kinds of loans and financial sectors.
How to apply for PAN card 2.0
The process of applying for PAN Card 2.0 is quite easy. First of all, you have to go to the NSDL or UTIITSL PAN portal where you will see the option of PAN Card 2.0 on the home page. On clicking on it, you will have to enter personal information such as contact number and Aadhaar details. After uploading your personal information and all the required documents, you can verify it through OTP or biometrics. Further information will be available to you step by step on this website.