As PAN 2.0 is going to be digital with the option to take physical PAN, will you still need to spend money for getting PAN 2.0 physical card? ​CA Ankit Jain says: "Based on current experience, digital PAN is accepted at entry points of airports,

A nominal fee is required for a physical PAN card. It is important to note that existing PAN cards will remain valid even without the QR code

The Income Tax Department has introduced PAN 2.0, a modernised system to simplify taxpayer services. Designed with advanced technology, it aims to enhance the PAN experience for millions of users.