Whether it is filing income tax return or any bank related work, PAN card ie Permanent Account Number is an important document.
It is also used for things like investment. PAN card number contains the tax and investment related data of the person. However, there may be a problem for you in case you lose your PAN card. In such a situation, you can also run your work through e-PAN card.
What is e-PAN card?
You can also call e-PAN card as digital or online PAN card. This is a virtual form of your PAN card. E-PAN is much better than a physical copy of PAN card. There is no risk of losing it. You can use it like a physical PAN card for verification whenever needed. The special thing is that you can download e-PAN card in minutes. Let’s know how
How to Download E-PAN Card?
1. First of all, one has to go to the ‘Download e-PAN’ option given on the Income Tax       Department website.
2. Here you have to enter your PAN card number.
3. Then, enter the Aadhar card number.
4. It will ask you to enter your date of birth. After that, accept the terms and conditions.
5. Once you have accepted the terms and conditions, an OTP will be sent to your          registered mobile number. Enter that OTP and tap on submit button.
6. After that, a payment option will open. Here you have to pay ₹8.26, which you can pay   through UPI, Debit Card or Credit Card.
7. After the payment is completed, you can download your e-PAN card.
It is to be noted that the PDF file of PAN card will be password protected. Its password will be your date of birth.
