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PAN Validation

Validate the format of a PAN and decode the holder type.

Endpoint

GET /api/v1/pan/validate/{pan}

Parameters

Name In Required Description
pan path Yes 10-char PAN, e.g. ABCPD1234E

Example request

curl https://apibharat.com/api/v1/pan/validate/ABCPD1234E

Example response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "pan": "ABCPD1234E",
    "valid": true,
    "holder_type": "Individual",
    "note": "Format validation only. This does not confirm the PAN exists with the Income Tax Department."
  },
  "message": "PAN format is valid"
}

Try it live

Open the example in your browser:

/api/v1/pan/validate/ABCPD1234E ↗