is masked aadhaar card valid?
Hi Sachin,
Yes, a masked Aadhaar card is completely valid and officially accepted as proof of identity and address by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
The masked Aadhaar simply hides the first eight digits of your Aadhaar number (for example, it appears as XXXX-XXXX-1234) while displaying your photograph, name, date of birth, and address all the essential details needed for verification.
You can use it for most purposes like KYC, SIM verification, opening bank accounts, or financial transactions, wherever e-Aadhaar is accepted.
Some of the government services require full Aadhaar verification like applying for government subsidies or PAN-Aadhaar linking. In such case you might be asked to provide the regular Aadhaar instead of the masked one.
In short, a masked Aadhaar card is valid and secure and serves as a safer version of your Aadhaar for everyday use, reducing the risk of misuse while retaining full authenticity.