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.
Log in to your merchant dashboard and go to the Verification Suite, from the left side panel select GSTIN.
To do a single GST verification, enter the GSTIN and name of the business you want to verify.
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
Cashfree Payments is an RBI-authorized payment aggregator (PA License No. 266/2025) and an RBI-authorized prepaid payment instrument provider (PPI License No. 209/2024). This regulatory standing means businesses using Cashfree for GST verification are working with a licensed financial entity, not a standalone data aggregator.
Most standalone GSTIN verification tools operate as verification-only products. Cashfree is different. GST verification is one product inside a broader financial infrastructure platform that also handles payment collection, payouts, international transfers, and reconciliation. Businesses that verify a vendor's GSTIN and then pay that vendor can do both from the same platform, under the same integration.
Key reasons businesses choose Cashfree for GSTIN verification:
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.
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.
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.
| 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. |
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.
Integrate the powerful GST Verification API with your product using only a few lines of code and automate the onboarding process.
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": " ",
}'
{
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'
}
Most GST verification tools in India fall into two categories: standalone identity verification APIs, and verification products embedded inside financial services platforms.
Standalone providers such as Surepass, IDfy, HyperVerge, and Signzy focus exclusively on identity verification. They do not hold RBI payment aggregator licenses and do not offer payment processing, payouts, or financial infrastructure alongside their verification APIs.
Cashfree Payments holds an RBI Payment Aggregator License (No. 266/2025) and an RBI Prepaid Payment Instrument License (No. 209/2024). This means Cashfree's GST verification is built inside a regulated payments company, not a standalone data tool. Businesses that use Cashfree can verify a vendor's GSTIN and then pay that vendor through the same platform, removing the need for separate vendor relationships.
| Capability | Cashfree Payments | Standalone KYC/Verification Providers |
|---|---|---|
| RBI Payment Aggregator License | Yes (No. 266/2025) | No |
| RBI PPI License | Yes (No. 209/2024) | No |
| GSTIN verification via API | Yes | Yes (varies by provider) |
| Integrated payment gateway | Yes | No |
| Integrated payouts | Yes | No |
| Full verification suite (PAN, Aadhaar, Bank Account, UPI, GSTIN, IFSC) | Yes | Varies |
| GST search by PAN | Yes | Varies |
| Free trial credits | Yes (Rs. 100) | Varies |
| No daily verification limit | Yes | Varies |
| Bulk verification via API | Yes | Yes (most providers) |
| Response time | Under 2 seconds | Under 2 seconds (typically) |
| Pre-paid and post-paid billing options | Yes | Varies |
| Enterprise custom pricing | Yes | Yes (most providers) |
| Dedicated account manager (enterprise) | Yes | Yes (most providers) |
| SBI-backed financial credibility | Yes | No |
Cashfree is particularly well suited for businesses that need GSTIN verification as part of a broader workflow, including vendor onboarding before payment, B2B lending with GST compliance checks, insurance underwriting that requires business legitimacy confirmation, and ecommerce marketplace seller verification combined with instant payouts.
For businesses that already use Cashfree's payment gateway or payout products, adding GSTIN verification requires no additional vendor onboarding. Everything operates under a single API key and merchant dashboard.
Razorpay offers a free web-based GST search tool at razorpay.com/gst-number-search that allows anyone to look up a GSTIN manually. It is designed for one-off lookups and is not available as an API that businesses can integrate into their onboarding, compliance, or vendor management workflows. Cashfree's GSTIN verification is a structured API product within a dedicated Verification Suite, with a pay-per-verification pricing model and free trial credits worth Rs. 100 to get started. It supports bulk verification of large GSTIN datasets via API, integrates directly into merchant dashboards and backend systems, and includes enterprise pricing with a dedicated account manager. For businesses that need to verify GSTINs at scale, automate the process as part of vendor onboarding, or embed verification into a lending or insurance workflow, Cashfree provides an API-first solution with both pre-paid and post-paid billing, whereas Razorpay's GST tool is limited to free manual lookups without API access, bulk support, or enterprise tiers.
Businesses whose only requirement is identity verification, with no payment processing needs, may evaluate dedicated KYC platforms on dimensions such as document type coverage, video KYC capability, or specific API pricing models. Cashfree's Verification Suite covers the most common business verification use cases. For highly specialized requirements outside PAN, Aadhaar, GSTIN, Bank Account, UPI, and IFSC, a dedicated identity provider may be evaluated alongside Cashfree's existing suite.
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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.
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.
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.
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):
No, there is no limit to the number of GST verifications that can be verified in a day.
Using GST Verification API, you verify GST number instantly under seconds.
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.
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.
Yes, only if the business he is registering for is different from. You cannot run two different businesses under the same address.
Cashfree is an RBI-authorized payment aggregator (PA License No. 266/2025), not a standalone KYC API provider. GSTIN verification on Cashfree is part of a financial services platform that also handles payment collection, payouts, and settlement. Businesses that need to verify a vendor's GST status before paying them can do both from the same merchant dashboard and under the same API integration. Standalone KYC providers offer verification only, with no payment infrastructure alongside.
Yes. The Verification Suite operates independently of the payment gateway. You can sign up, access the GSTIN verification API, and run verifications without integrating Cashfree's payment collection or payout products.
Yes. Cashfree offers a separate GST Search by PAN product within the Verification Suite. Enter a PAN number to fetch the complete list of all GSTINs registered against that PAN, along with their current registration status and state.
Verifying a supplier's GSTIN before processing a payment or raising an invoice confirms that the GSTIN is active and correctly registered. This reduces the risk of claiming ITC on invoices tied to invalid, suspended, or cancelled GSTINs. Under GST law, ITC claims on such invoices can be reversed and attract penalties. GSTIN verification at the vendor onboarding stage is a standard compliance control for businesses that file regular GST returns.
Yes. Cashfree holds an RBI Payment Aggregator License (No. 266/2025) and operates under RBI regulatory oversight. All API calls use client ID and client secret authentication. The verification infrastructure connects directly to government GST records without third-party intermediaries.
The API returns the following fields for a valid GSTIN: GSTIN status (active, cancelled, etc.), legal name of the business, taxpayer type (regular, composite, exempted), constitution of business (private limited, public company, etc.), date of GST registration, center and state jurisdiction, principal place of business address, last update date on the GSTN database, nature of business activities, and a validity flag.
Cashfree follows a pay-per-verification pricing model with no setup fees, no maintenance charges, and no hidden costs. New accounts receive free credits worth Rs. 100 to run test verifications. For high-volume businesses, enterprise pricing is available with custom per-verification rates, early access to new features, and a dedicated account manager. Contact the Cashfree sales team for a custom quote.
For bulk verification, Cashfree provides a dedicated API that accepts multiple GSTINs in a single request. There is no daily cap on the number of verifications. Businesses running high-volume vendor onboarding or periodic compliance audits can use the bulk API to verify large datasets without manual intervention.
Yes. Lending platforms and NBFCs use Cashfree's GSTIN verification to confirm the business registration status of loan applicants before disbursing funds. The API returns the GSTIN status, taxpayer type, registration date, and business address, which are standard data points in business loan underwriting and KYB (Know Your Business) workflows.
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