How to Link PAN Card with Punjab National Bank Account Online/Offline?

Linking your PAN (Permanent Account Number) card to your PNB (Punjab National Bank) account is essential for seamless financial transactions and compliance with regulatory requirements. It also facilitates transparency and enhances the overall security of your banking transactions. 

This guide will help you learn how to link your PAN to your PNB Account using internet banking, PNB official mobile app, customer care service, or by visiting the branch.

To link your PAN (Permanent Account Number) card with various bank accounts and documents, you will need:

1. PAN Card: You need to have an authentic PAN card issued by the Income Tax Department of India.
2. Aadhaar Card: Often, you will also require your Aadhaar card, as the government may require linking PAN with Aadhaar for tax purposes and various financial transactions.
3. Bank Account: If you're linking your PAN with your bank account, you'll need an active bank account.
4. Documents for Verification: Based on the platform and process, you might require some supporting documents to complete the verification purposes. These may include ID proof, address proof, etc.
5. Online Access: To link PAN online, you must have internet access and use the online platforms offered by banks or government agencies.
6. Self-Service Portal: Many agencies offer self-service portals wherein you can link your PAN card with bank accounts/documents. To do this, you will need to form an account on these portals.

Make sure that you check the requirements for linking your PAN card with different entities and purposes. Also, follow the guidelines given by the relevant agencies or institutions.

Here are some methods through which you can link your PAN card with your PNB account online:

Link PAN Card with Punjab National Bank Account via Internet Banking

Following are the steps that must be followed in order to link a Permanent Account Number card with a PNB Account online:

Step 1: Navigate to the official Internet Banking webpage of PNB and login to your account using your credentials

Step 2: Once you have logged into your Internet Banking account, click on the 'Request' button on the left side of the page.

Step 3: After this, go to the drop-down menu and click on the 'Add/ Update PAN number' option.

Step 4: Provide your PAN number correctly in the space provided and click on the ‘Continue’ option.

You will get a confirmation SMS from the bank once your PAN number is linked to the bank account.

Link PAN Card with Punjab Natinal Bank Account via Mobile Application

Follow these steps to link your PAN card with your PNB account via the mobile app:

Step 1: Download and install the PNB Mobile Banking App from the Play Store/App Store

Step 2: Open the application and log in by entering your credentials. If you are a new user, register first.

Step 3: After logging in, find the linking option for your PAN card on the webpage under ‘Settings’ in the ‘Personal Information’ section.

Step 4: After this, enter your PAN card details carefully, cross-check the information, and tap on ‘Submit’. 

Step 5: After entering the details, authenticate the submission via OTP sent to your registered mobile number.

Step 6: After successful submission and authentication, you will receive a confirmation notification signifying that your PAN card is successfully linked with your PNB account.

Link PAN Card with Punjab National Bank Account via Phone Banking & IVR

Another way to link your PAN Card to your PNB account is the customer care service. Following are the steps to do so:

Step 1: Contact the Punjab National Bank customer care service (1800 1800) using your registered mobile number. Using the IVR option, you can easily communicate with the customer care executives.

Step 2: Then you have to state the purpose of communicating the customer care service as linking the PAN Card to the PNB bank account number.

Step 3: After this, the customer care executive will ask for some major details, such as date of birth, full name, address, etc., in order to confirm your identity.

Step 4: Then you have to provide the PAN Card details and request to link them to your bank account.

Step 5: The PAN Card will be linked to your bank account within 2 or 3 working days.

Once the PAN Card is successfully linked, you will receive the confirmation via SMS sent to the registered mobile number or email ID. 

Link PAN Card with Punjab National Bank Offline (at Branch)

You can easily link the PAN card with your PNB account offline by following the steps mentioned below: 

Step 1: Go to the PNB office, where you maintain your bank account.

Step 2: Ask for an updation form for the PAN card number.

Step 3: Fill out the form with the necessary details carefully and ensure that you fill out the details correctly.

Step 4: Double-check the form and submit it to the bank officials. 

Step 5: After this, you will receive an update from the PNB once your PAN card is linked to your bank account.

Mentioned below are the common advantages of linking a PAN card with a bank account:

• Prevents duplication of accounts

• Streamlines the process of tax filing

• Ensures timely tax refunds

• Ensures seamless monitoring of Income Tax 

• Facilitates large transactions by ensuring tight security

• Ensures easy access to Government Benefits

• Helps in combating black money

• Helps in transferring a large amount of money conveniently

• Linking PAN with a bank account ensures quick approval of loans

• Facilitates the computation of the TDS

Connecting your PAN to your PNB bank account is an easy task that can be completed using Internet banking, a mobile app, customer service, or by visiting the bank physically.

Linking PAN with bank account ensures smooth financial management and tax processing. In addition, it helps you get credit approval quickly. Before you begin, ensure you have all the necessary prerequisites and carefully follow the steps per your chosen method.