Nowadays, wherever you go—whether it’s a bank, a government office, or a private service—the PAN card is one of the most important documents. Many people see it only as a tax-related document. But have you ever wondered that each letter and number on your PAN card has a special meaning? Yes, in today’s report, we’ll explain how this 10-digit PAN number is created and what’s actually hidden behind it.

What is a PAN Number?

PAN means Permanent Account Number. It is a 10-character code with both letters and numbers. It is given by the Income Tax Department of India. This number is unique for every person or company. PAN is mainly used for tax, investment, and money transactions.

But PAN is not just a number. It also shows who you are, what work you do, and your financial type.

What Do the Letters and Numbers in PAN Mean?

Let’s take an example: ABCDE1234F

1. First 3 Letters (ABC):

These are random alphabets. For example: ABC, XYZ, MNO, etc.
They are just randomly made, so no two people get the same one.

2. Fourth Letter – Type of Person or Group:

This letter shows your category. Here are the meanings:

• A – Association of Persons
• B – Body of Individuals
• C – Company
• F – Firm or Partnership
• G – Government Department
• H – Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)
• J – Artificial Juridical Person
• L – Local Authority
• P – Individual Person
• T – Trust

If the fourth letter is P, then it means you are an individual person.

3. Fifth Letter – First Letter of Your Name:

• This letter is the first letter of your name.
• For example, if your name is Gopal Mitra, the fifth letter will be G.

4. Next 4 Numbers (1234):

• These numbers are serial numbers.
• They keep increasing as more people apply for PAN cards.

5. Last Letter (F) – Validity Check:

• This letter is for checking if the PAN is correct or fake.
• It helps to verify the full number.

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