Guide on how to update PAN Card KYC verification

KYC or Know Your Customer is a crucial verification process that banks and financial institutions follow to confirm their clients' identities. This process prevents fraudulent activities like money laundering and identity theft. By conducting KYC, banks can ensure the safety of their clients' accounts and the entire financial system.

Your PAN card plays a crucial role in the KYC process. It is an identity card that contains your name, date of birth, and permanent account number (PAN). PAN is a unique 10-digit alphanumeric code issued by the Income Tax Department of India. It is mandatory for various financial transactions such as opening a bank account, getting a credit card, filing income tax returns, and investing in mutual funds or securities.

If you think you have completed KYC, first visit the Central Depository Service Ltd (CSDL) website to see your PAN Card update status. You can also inquire about your KYC PAN status. If you provided your PAN details to a bank when opening an account, they might have already updated it in their system. But, if you haven't completed KYC or need to update it, you have three options to do so.

• Visit the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) website.
• Login and click on “Know Your Customer Registration Agency". Register and create your profile.
• Next, input your PAN and Aadhaar details. Upload a self-attested copy of your Aadhaar card (if asked).
• Submit the form to complete the online PAN Card update. Enter the OTP on your registered mobile number to validate your account. Keep the OTP confidential.

How to update your PAN Card offline?

Besides KYC online verification, you can also verify offline if you prefer face-to-face interactions or want to clear some doubts.

• Simply download a KYC form from CSDL Ventures' website. Print it out and fill it. This form asks for basic details like your name, address, and PAN number. After filling out the form, sign the designated area.
• Now, prepare your documents. Self-attested copy of your PAN Card must be submitted first. For address proof, you could use your Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Passport. In addition, you will need to attach a passport-size photo of yourself.
• Visit your closest bank branch. Hand over your form and documents to a bank staff member for review. Each document will be closely examined. Banks may take photos for their records.
• Now, the bank staff will verify your documents physically. Post verification, your PAN Card KYC becomes final. You will receive a notification from the bank about your KYC status, usually via SMS, email, or call.

You can also complete your KYC using biometric information through your Aadhaar ID. This method is as simple as the online KYC process. A bank executive will visit your home or office. Submit your Aadhaar and PAN card copies to the executive. The executive will then scan your fingerprint and match it with your details.

Don’t wait – update your PAN Card KYC verification now

Updating your PAN Card for KYC verification is essential as it serves as proof of identity for all your financial transactions. You can update your PAN online, offline, or use an Aadhaar-enabled biometric. Moreover, if you have an IDFC FIRST Bank Savings Account, you can enjoy streamlined and hassle-free KYC updates with minimal documentation.

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