How to Check PAN–Aadhaar Link Status

PAN–Aadhaar linkage is a compliance requirement in India, and an unlinked PAN can become inoperative — which affects tax, banking and high-value transactions. Checking the link status via API lets you gate onboarding and flag customers who need to complete linkage.

Why linkage matters

• An unlinked PAN can be treated as inoperative, blocking certain transactions.
• Many onboarding and payout flows require a linked, operative PAN.
• It is a quick, cheap compliance signal to add to your checks.

POST https://api.bilapi.com/v1/aadhaar-pan-link-status
X-Bilapi-Api-Key: <your_api_key>
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "pan": "ABCDE1234F"
}

{
  "status_code": 200,
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "pan": "ABCDE1234F",
    "aadhaar_linked": true,
    "link_status": "LINKED"
  }
}

Where to use it

• As a gate during KYC — flag unlinked PANs before approval.
• Before high-value payouts or investments that require an operative PAN.
• In periodic re-KYC to catch PANs that have become inoperative.