PAN numbers are valuable identifiers for tax fraud and KYC misuse. Masking the middle 5 characters (e.g. ABCDE_____F) keeps the format recognizable for compliance while protecting your full PAN. Drop your PAN scan, the tool detects the number, and applies the mask cleanly - exported at original resolution.
When to use this
Mask PAN before: emailing the scan to landlords, rental agencies, marketplace seller-verification forms, share-trading account openings (where you only need to prove PAN structure), and any context where PAN format matters more than the specific number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which PAN digits should I mask?
Typically the middle 5 characters (positions 4-8). PAN format is AAAAA9999A - first 5 letters indicate type and category, last letter is a checksum. Masking the 4 numbers + 1 surrounding letter preserves the visible structure while removing the identifying digits.
Will banks accept a masked PAN for account opening?
No - bank account opening requires the original, full PAN. Masking is appropriate for lower-trust contexts (marketplace seller forms, rental agreements, gig-platform onboarding) where parties need PAN proof but don't legally need the full number.
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