The instant e-PAN card applied on the Income Tax website is free of cost. However, a fee of Rs. 72 is to be paid when the e-PAN is applied on the NSDL or the UTIITSL website and the required documents are submitted physically, and Rs. 66 is to be paid when the documents are submitted through paperless mode.

Yes, you can get your e-PAN card in 10 minutes when you apply for an instant one on the Income Tax website using your Aadhaar card.

Yes, an e-PAN card is a valid identity proof. Thus, you can use an e-PAN card for bank transactions and banking purposes.

Yes, an e-PAN has the same value as a physical PAN. Thus, it is valid for a passport application.