1. Overview

The Tax Payment through Debit Card of Authorised Banks option is available to all taxpayers on the e-Filing portal www.incometax.gov.in. With this service, you can make tax payment online (in Pre-login or Post-login mode) by using the Debit Card of an Authorized Bank available for making online tax payment on e-Filing Portal.

2. Prerequisites for availing this service

You can make Tax Payment using “Debit Card of Authorised Banks” in Pre-login (before logging in the e-Filing portal) or Post-login (after logging in the e-Filing portal) mode.

Option	Prerequisites
Pre-Login	Valid PAN/TAN for which tax payment has to be made; Debit card of an Authorized Bank; and Valid Mobile number to receive One Time Password.
Post-login	Registered user in the e-Filing portal www.incometax.gov.in; and Debit card of an Authorized Bank.

Option

Prerequisites

Pre-Login

Valid PAN/TAN for which tax payment has to be made;
Debit card of an Authorized Bank; and
Valid Mobile number to receive One Time Password.

Post-login

Registered user in the e-Filing portal www.incometax.gov.in; and

Debit card of an Authorized Bank.

Important Note: Taxpayers having debit card issued by an Authorised Bank [DJ1] [DMG2] (offering tax payment through debit card on e-filing portal) can use this mode for tax payment. No transaction charge/fee is applicable for making tax payment through this mode. As of now, debit cards of Canara Bank, ICICI Bank, Indian Bank, State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank are being offered for tax payment on e-Filing Portal (e-Pay Tax service) through Debit Card mode. For other banks, please select payment gateway mode.

3. Step-by-Step Guide

3.1. Pay after generating a New Challan Form (CRN) – Post-Login Service

Step 1: Log in to the e-Filing portal with your User ID and Password.

Step 2: On the Dashboard, click e-File > e-Pay Tax. You will be navigated to the e-Pay Tax. On the e-Pay Tax page, click the New Payment option to initiate the online tax payment.

Step 3: On the New Payment page, click Proceed on a tax payment tile applicable to you.

Step 4: After selecting the applicable Tax Payment tile, select Assessment Year, Minor head, other details (as applicable) and click Continue.

Step 5: On the Add Tax Breakup Details page, add the breakup of total amount of tax payment and click Continue.

Step 6: In the Select Payment Mode page, select the Debit Card mode and select the bank name from the options and click Continue.

Note: Please note that taxpayers having debit card issued by an Authorised Bank (offering tax payment through debit card on e-filing portal) can use this mode for tax payment. No transaction charge/fee is applicable for making tax payment through this mode. As of now, debit cards of Canara Bank, ICICI Bank, Indian Bank, State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank are being offered for tax payment on e-Filing Portal (e-Pay Tax service) through Debit Card mode. For other banks, please select payment gateway mode.

Step 7: In the Preview and Make Payment page, verify the details and tax break up details and click Pay Now.

Step 8: Read and accept the Terms and Conditions and click Submit to Bank. (You will be redirected to the website of the selected Bank where you can log in and make the payment).

Note: After successful payment, you will receive a confirmation e-Mail and an SMS on the e-Mail ID and Mobile number registered with the e-Filing portal. Once the payment is successful, details of payment and Challan Receipt are available under Payment History Tab on the e-Pay Tax page.

3.2. Pay without logging in to the e-Filing portal – Pre-Login Service

Step 1: Go to the e-Filing portal www.incometax.gov.in and click e-Pay Tax.

Step 2: On the e-Pay Tax page, fill the required details and click Continue.

Step 3: On the OTP Verification page, enter the 6-digit OTP received on the mobile number entered in Step 2 and click Continue.

Step 4: After OTP verification, a success message with your PAN/TAN and masked name will be displayed. Click Continue to proceed.

Step 5: On the e-Pay Tax page, click Proceed on a tax payment category that applies to you.

Step 6: After selecting the applicable Tax Payment tile, select Assessment Year, Minor head, other details (as applicable) and click Continue.

Step 7: On the Add Tax Breakup Details page, add the breakup of total amount of tax payment and click Continue.

Step 8: In the Select Payment Mode page, select the Debit Card mode and select the Bank Name from the options and click Continue.

Step 9: In the Preview and Make Payment page, verify the details and tax break up details and click Pay Now.

Step 10: Read and accept the Terms and Conditions and click Submit to Bank. (You will be redirected to the website of the selected Bank where you can log in and make the payment)

Note: After successful payment, you will receive a confirmation e-Mail and an SMS on the e-Mail ID and Mobile number registered with the e-Filing portal. Once the payment is successful, Challan Receipt may be downloaded for future references. The details of payment and Challan Receipt are also available under Payment History tab on the e-Pay Tax page post-login.