To scan the enhanced QR code on a PAN card for verification, you must use a dedicated mobile application. This code contains encrypted and digitally signed details, such as your PAN, name, photograph, and signature, and is used to verify the card's authenticity.
- Download and install the official PAN QR Code Reader application from a trusted app store.
- Open the app and point your smartphone's camera (a minimum of 12 MP auto-focus is generally recommended) at the QR code on your physical or e-PAN card.
- The app will decode the encrypted data to instantly verify the cardholder's details and confirm the PAN card's genuineness.