How to Find Demat Account Number From PAN? Trackk

Forgot your demat account number? It happens more often than people admit, especially if you have opened more than one account over the years or switched brokers. Most of us, in fact, end up saving all our credentials in WhatsApp’s “You” inbox or in a separate Google Doc, which, relatable as it is, is definitely not something we would recommend for safety reasons.

Now, the good part is that you usually do not need to start from scratch. Since PAN is a mandatory identifier for demat accounts in the securities market, it is one of the easiest ways to trace your account details through verified channels.

The important thing to understand upfront is this: PAN by itself does not show your demat account number on a public website. You can use it only through authenticated routes such as your broker login, CAS, or depository-backed access. That is what this article covers.

What is a demat account number?
A demat account number is the unique number linked to your demat account. It is used to identify your holdings in electronic form.

In practice, investors usually come across it in two formats:

CDSL accounts: a 16-digit numeric BO ID
NSDL accounts: a combination built from the DP ID and Client ID, often shown with an IN prefix in broker records and statements

CDSL and NSDL both use Beneficial Owner identifiers for investor accounts, though the display format can differ across brokers and statements.

Is PAN mandatory for a demat account?
Yes. PAN is mandatory for opening and operating a demat account in the securities market, subject to a few limited exemptions. SEBI has repeatedly clarified the mandatory PAN requirement for beneficiary owner accounts, and SEBI’s KYC guidance also lists PAN as a mandatory document for trading and demat account opening.

That is why PAN becomes the most useful starting point when you are trying to recover demat account details.

Fastest ways to know your demat account number using PAN

If your goal is simply to retrieve the number, these are the routes that actually work.

1. Check your broker app or website
This is usually the easiest option.

Log in to the broker account linked to your PAN and go to:
Profile
Account details
Demat details
DP information

Most brokers show the DP ID, Client ID, or full demat account number inside the profile or account section. The exact wording changes from one broker to another, but the number is usually visible once you are inside the authenticated dashboard.

This route works best if you still remember your login credentials, your registered mobile number is active, and the demat account is still open.
What details will you usually see once logged in?
Depending on the platform, you may see some or all of these:
DP ID
Client ID or BO ID or Demat account number
Account status
Linked bank details
Nominee details
Registered email and mobile number

Not every platform shows everything in one place, but the demat account number is usually part of the account profile or statement.
2. Use the Consolidated Account Statement, or CAS
If you want to check all demat accounts linked to your PAN, this is the most useful method.

Both NSDL and CDSL provide access to Consolidated Account Statement services. The CAS gives you a consolidated view of demat holdings across NSDL and CDSL, and also includes mutual fund holdings in the relevant format. NSDL & CDSL describe CAS as a statement consisting of transactions and holdings in investor’s demat account(s) held with CDSL and NSDL as well as in units of Mutual Funds held in Statement of Account (SOA) form. i.e. the statement enables a consolidated view of all the investments of an investor across demat accounts and mutual fund units held with MF-RTA.
How to use CAS to find your demat account number
Go to the official CAS login page
Choose the PAN-based login option where available
Enter your PAN, date of birth, and the required verification details
Complete OTP verification
Download or view the statement

Once you open the statement, you can check the demat account details linked to your PAN.

One practical issue here: if your registered mobile number or email is outdated, OTP-based access may fail. In that case, the broker route or customer support route is usually better.

3. Check your account statement
Depository’s operating instructions note that a Beneficial Owner can receive statements of account through the DP. So if you have an old holding statement, transaction statement, or periodic email from the DP, your demat account details are likely already there.

Look at:
Monthly or quarterly demat statement
Broker account statement
Holding statement
CAS PDF

4. Contact your broker or DP
If you cannot log in and do not have the email trail, contact the broker or Depository Participant directly.

They may ask for:
PAN
Date of birth
Registered mobile number
Email ID
Identity verification

After verification, they can usually help you retrieve the demat account details or guide you to the correct login path.
Can you find all demat accounts linked to your PAN?

Yes, but not through an open public search.

The cleanest way is through CAS, because CAS is designed to give a consolidated view of investments across demat accounts held with both depositories.

So if your question is not just “what is my demat account number?” but “how many demat accounts are linked to my PAN?”, CAS is usually the better route.

Documents/details you may need to find your demat a/c number
To retrieve your demat account number using PAN, you may need:

PAN
Date of birth
Registered mobile number
Registered email ID
Broker login credentials
OTP access

For account opening and KYC, PAN is mandatory and is used along with identity and address documents.
Common reasons this process fails

Most problems come from one of these:
Mobile number linked to the account is no longer active.
Email ID is outdated.
You are trying to log in to the wrong broker platform.
You are checking an inactive or closed demat / Trading account.
The account is held with a different DP than the one you are trying.

If CAS login is not working, try the broker route. If the broker route is not working, contact the DP.
Safety tips before you enter PAN anywhere

Please, only use:
The DP/broker’s official app or website
Official NSDL or CDSL access pages
Verified customer support channels

Do not enter PAN, date of birth, or OTP on random links sent over SMS, WhatsApp, or email. Demat accounts are sensitive financial accounts. A phishing page that looks like a broker login page can do real damage.
Conclusion

If you want to know your demat account number using PAN card details, the easiest route is your broker login. If you want to trace all demat accounts linked to your PAN, use CAS through the official NSDL or CDSL route. PAN is mandatory for demat account operations, which is why it works as the starting point for account retrieval, but you will still need authentication through OTP, login credentials, or DP verification before the account number is shown.