Free PAN Card Masking Tool - Protect Your Privacy
Why Mask PAN Numbers?
PAN (Permanent Account Number) is sensitive personal information that should be protected when sharing documents. Our free online tool automatically detects and masks PAN numbers in PDFs and images, showing only the first 2 and last 1 characters while hiding the middle 8 digits.
Your PAN card contains crucial financial information linked to your tax records, bank accounts, and other sensitive data. Masking your PAN when sharing documents prevents identity theft, financial fraud, and unauthorized access to your personal information.
How to Mask PAN Card Online
- Upload your document: Select PDF or image file containing PAN numbers. We support scanned copies and digital documents.
- Automatic detection: Our AI scans and identifies all PAN numbers (format: XXXXX9999X) using advanced pattern matching.
- Smart masking: PAN numbers are masked while preserving document layout and readability.
- Download: Get your masked document instantly, ready to share securely.
PAN Masking Format
Our tool follows a secure masking format that protects your privacy while maintaining verifiability:
- Original PAN: ABCDE1234F (5 letters + 4 numbers + 1 letter)
- Masked PAN: AB******F (shows first 2 chars and last char)
- Privacy Protected: Middle 8 characters hidden from view
This format ensures your PAN remains confidential while still being recognizable as a valid masked PAN card for verification purposes.
Common Use Cases
- Sharing PAN card copies for verification while protecting full number
- Submitting documents to third parties with privacy concerns
- Creating redacted copies for compliance purposes
- Protecting identity in shared financial documents
- Job applications requiring PAN verification
- Rental agreements and lease documents
- Background verification processes
- Sharing with consultants or tax professionals
Security & Privacy
We prioritize your data security. All files are processed on secure encrypted servers. Your documents and PAN information are never stored permanently. Files are automatically deleted from our servers after 1 hour. We never log, track, or store any personal information.
The masking process is completely automated and secure. Your document is analyzed using AI-powered OCR to detect PAN numbers, then masked according to best practices, and immediately returned to you. The entire process maintains strict confidentiality.
Benefits of PAN Masking
- Identity Protection: Prevents misuse of your PAN card
- Financial Security: Protects against fraud and unauthorized access
- Still Verifiable: Partially visible PAN allows verification
- Fast Processing: Documents masked in seconds
- Completely Free: No charges, subscriptions, or signup
- Privacy First: No data storage or tracking
Who Should Use This Tool?
Anyone who needs to share PAN card copies while protecting their privacy. This includes job seekers, rental applicants, financial service users, business owners, freelancers, and anyone submitting documents for verification purposes. The tool is especially useful when dealing with third parties you don't fully trust with your complete PAN information.