PAN cards are now being printed with Enhanced Quick Response (QR) Code.
Specimen of the PAN Card as per new design is as under:
Features of new PAN Card design:
- Enhanced QR Code will contain Photograph & Signature of PAN applicant apart from existing information i.e., PAN, Name, Father’s Name/Mother’s Name, Date of Birth/Incorporation/Formation. The aforesaid details will be digitally signed & coded on the Enhanced QR Code.
- Enhanced QR Code shall be readable by specific Mobile App which is available on Google Play Store (Key words – ‘ Enhanced PAN QR Code Reader’). An auto focus camera having resolution of 12 Mega Pixel and above is recommended for reading of the Enhanced QR Code.
- Positions of Photograph, Signature, Hologram and dimension of QR Code have changed.
- The Enhanced QR code will also be provided in the e-PAN Card issued to the PAN applicants.
It is clarified that PAN cards and e–PAN Cards issued prior to July 7, 2018 in old design will also remain valid.