GST Verification by Cashfree Payments

Overview

Use the Cashfree GST number search tool to verify the authenticity of the GST number online anytime, anywhere. Simply enter the 15-digit GSTIN number and instantly get complete access to details of GST. It provides all GST details, like the official name of the business, the type of business, and the date the business was registered. These GST checks determine whether the business is valid or invalid.

Verify GST in Three Simple Steps

Step 1: Access the Verification Suite

Log in to your merchant dashboard and go to the Verification Suite, from the left side panel select GSTIN.

Step 2: Enter GSTIN Details

To do a single GST verification, enter the GSTIN and name of the business you want to verify.

Step 3: Get Instant Results

Instantly get details like taxpayer type, legal registration date, GSTIN status and know if GSTIN is active.

Note: You can use our powerful APIs to do bulk GST number verification. View API documentation

Who Can Use GST Verification by Cashfree Payments?

What is GSTIN?

The Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN) is a unique identifier that every new business owner enrolls for smooth functioning. It allows businesses to smoothly process ITRs, pay taxes on time without deductions or penalty risks, and claim input tax.

Under the rules of the GST Act 2017, when registering for GSTIN, it is crucial to provide accurate information. It is a legal identity for a business, and any inaccuracy can lead to serious operational and legal issues.

A distinct 15-digit number is given to each taxpayer who owns a business. All businesses, suppliers, e-commerce sellers, e-commerce operators, agents, dealers, distributors, and owners of small, medium, or large businesses that sell items online or offline must have a distinct 15-digit number.

You can use the Cashfree payment channel to conduct a GSTIN check to confirm the validity of the business you are looking for. When registering for a GSTIN, ensure you provide accurate information to ensure seamless verification, compliance, and transparency. It also makes it easy for stakeholders to verify business information via the GST search on the GST portal, helping prevent mismatches, fines, and trust concerns.

Why is GSTIN Validation Important?

GSTIN validation simply means assessing whether a Goods and Services Tax Identification Number is valid, active, and correctly associated with a registered organisation. It is necessary to maintain accuracy, trust, and compliance in GST-related transactions.

Key Benefits of GSTIN Validation

Structure of GSTIN

The structure of the GST Number is quite interesting to understand; each component has a distinct meaning. Before completing a transaction, businesses can ensure compliance and prevent fraud by using a GST number check to verify a supplier's or customer's legitimacy. You can check GST on the Cashfree portal to ensure that the business is legal.

GSTIN Format Breakdown

Position Description Details
First 2 digits State code Represent the state code as per the Indian Census of 2011. These digits indicate the state or union territory where the business is registered. For example, 07 denotes Delhi, 06 denotes Haryana, 09 denotes Uttar Pradesh, and so on.
Next 10 characters PAN number These are related to the taxpayer/business owner's Permanent Account Number (PAN). The PAN-based structure ensures a direct link between the GST and income tax systems. This allows better monitoring and reduces tax evasion.
13th digit Entity/registration number Entity or registration number within a state for a particular PAN holder. It is usually represented by letters or numerals such as 4, 5, or A.
14th character Reserved character Fixed as "Z" by default. It is currently reserved for future use and does not carry any specific information under the present GST framework.
15th character Check digit A check digit that can be a number or an alphabet. It is usually used to detect errors and ensure the validity of GSTIN.

How to Complain About a Fake GST Number

On our GST search tool, if you suspect any fraudulent activities related to the GSTIN, report it. Please register your complete complaint on the GST toll-free number 1800-103-4786.

GST Verification API Integration

Most Powerful GST Verification API

Integrate the powerful GST Verification API with your product using only a few lines of code and automate the onboarding process.

API Features

API Request Example

curl --location --request POST 'https://api.cashfree.com/verification/gstin' \
--header 'x-client-id: CF1848C4NLRC16Q4Q7LHG2HK70'\
--header 'x-client-secret: 2d0ecf75b2e44e517fda222a0d20e42e7f503b03'\
--header 'content-type: application/json'\
--data-raw '{
   "GSTIN": "29AAACP2916R1ZR",
   "businessName": " ",
}'

API Response Example

{
  reference_id: '19'
  GSTIN: '29AAACP2916R1ZR'
  legal_name_of_business: 'CASHFREE'
  center_jurisdiction: 'RANGE-CSD5'
  state_jurisdiction: 'LGSTO 015 - Bengaluru'
  date_of_registration: '2017-07-01'
  constitution_of_business: 'Private Limited Company'
  taxpayer_type: 'Regular'
  gst_in_status: 'Active'
  last_update_date: '2022-03-16'
  nature_of_business_activities: '[Service Provision, Office / Sale Office],'
  principal_place_address: 'Building No. 7, 10th Floor, Ecoworld, Sarjapur Marathalli Outer Ring Road, Bellandur, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, 560103.'
  valid: 'true'
  message: 'GSTIN Exists'
}

Complete Identity Verification Suite

Activate GST Verification along with our complete Verification Suite to ensure all your transactions are verified and risk-free!

Bank Account Verification

Verify beneficiary accounts across 600+ banks including public, private, rural, and cooperative banks.

Learn more

UPI ID Verification

Enter UPI ID and know if it exists. You will receive a customer name at the bank in the response for valid UPIs.

Learn more

IFSC Verification

Check against the most exhaustive list of IFSC codes updated weekly.

Learn more

PAN Verification

Verify if the PAN is valid, identify the registered name of the cardholder along with the nature of the cardholder. Do a single verification or a bulk verification of upto 10,000 PAN numbers instantly via API.

Learn more

Aadhaar Verification

Validate user's 12-digit Aadhaar number and get details like user's name, age band, gender, state, and the last three digits of their mobile number, in seconds.

Learn more

One-click Onboarding SDKs

Instantly verify the users' PII data like PAN, Aadhaar, bank account, UPI IDs when they sign up on your app. [Recommended for app based solutions]

Learn more

Pricing

GST Verification - Free Trial

Now verify the GST details of any entity, instantly!

Get instant results with the best success rate!

Start Free Trial: Do free GST verification with free credits worth ₹100/-

Start Free Trial

Enterprises - Custom Pricing

Custom pricing designed for enterprises

Enterprise Benefits:

If you are in a financial services business or want to embed GST verification into your product flow, contact us to get custom pricing.

Contact Sales

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GST Verification?

GST verification is a way to verify the identity of a business registered under GST. When a business has to add vendors and service providers it is recommended to verify if the GSTIN of the business is valid, and check business details. Correct GSTIN helps buyers claim ITC on purchases and validate identity of business they are dealing with.

How to use GST Verification by Cashfree Payments?

Cashfree Payments offers GST Verification API and dashboard solution as part of Verification Suite. Sign up on Cashfree Payments to verify GST details of any business. When you sign up you also get 100 free credits that you can use for free trial of any Verification product.

Can I do GST Verification by business name?

No, to verify a GST, it is mandatory to enter the GST number, additionally you can enter the business name and then check it against the legal name of the business as per GST portal records.

What are the details that I will be able to see on verifying a GST number?

Once a GST number is entered, the system will return whether the GST number is valid or not along with the following details (if valid):

Is there any limit to the number of businesses whose GST details can be verified in a day?

No, there is no limit to the number of GST verifications that can be verified in a day.

How much time will it take to get a response for a GST Verification API call?

Using GST Verification API, you verify GST number instantly under seconds.

Do I have to pay in advance, or can I pay after the GST verification is done?

There is an option to pay either way - pre-paid or post-paid. Please get in touch with our sales team to find the best suitable method for you.

Can I obtain multiple GST Number in the same state for my business?

Yes, as per India's GST law, you obtain multiple GSTIN numbers for various branches of your business in the state. For example, the head office, warehouse and retail outlet. All can have different GSTIN numbers.

Can a business owner apply for multiple GSTIN numbers from the same registered address?

Yes, only if the business he is registering for is different from. You cannot run two different businesses under the same address.

Related Products and Services

Secure ID

Onboard users seamlessly with our compliant and highly customisable 360° identity verification platform.

Learn More

Payouts

Easiest way to make payouts to any bank account, UPI ID, card, AmazonPay, Paytm or other native wallet 24*7 instantly even on a bank holiday.

Learn More

Payment Gateway

Collect domestic and international payments on your website or app.

Learn More

Payment Forms

Create custom payment pages, display your product/service & collect online payments via 180+ payment methods like UPI, net banking, etc.

Learn More

About Cashfree Payments

Cashfree Payments enables 1 Million+ growing businesses in India and across the globe to collect payments, make payouts, manage international payments, and more. Cashfree Payments is backed by SBI, Y Combinator, Krafton, and Apis partners and was incubated by PayPal.

Regulatory Authorizations

RBI Authorised Payment Aggregator License

Certificate of Authorisation No. 266/2025

RBI Authorised Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) Provider

Certificate of Authorisation No. 209/2024

Support and Resources

Customer Support

Documentation and Resources

Free Tools