PM CARES Fund Donation 2026: Online, UPI, Bank Transfer, Tax Deduction & Receipt
A practical guide to making a voluntary contribution to the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund), using the current official portal and payment channels.
Always verify payment details on the official PM CARES website immediately before transferring money.
What is the PM CARES Fund?
PM CARES is a public charitable trust registered in New Delhi on 27 March 2020. Its objects include relief or assistance connected with public-health emergencies and other emergencies, calamities or distress, whether man-made or natural, including healthcare or pharmaceutical facilities, infrastructure, research and assistance to affected people.
How to Donate to PM CARES Online
- Open the official domestic donation page. Use the PM CARES website rather than an old third-party payment page.
- Enter donor information. Complete the details requested on the live form, such as name, email, PAN where applicable, address, mobile number and donation amount.
- Review the current terms. The portal states that processed contributions cannot be cancelled or refunded and that contributions intended for foreign citizens or calamities abroad are not accepted.
- Complete payment. Use one of the payment methods displayed by the official portal.
- Keep the transaction reference. Preserve the mobile number, order/reference number, UTR/RRN and payment confirmation.
- Download the formal receipt. Use the official Print Receipt facility after successful payment.
PM CARES UPI and Domestic Bank Details
The official PM CARES/Prime Minister's Office information currently publishes the following domestic donation details:
| Account name | PM CARES |
|---|---|
| Account number | 2121PM20202 |
| IFSC | SBIN0000691 |
| Bank | State Bank of India, New Delhi Main Branch |
| UPI ID | pmcares@sbi |
Security advice: confirm these details on the current official PM CARES or PMO page before every payment. Do not rely on forwarded messages, screenshots or unverified QR codes.
NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, Cheque and Other Banking Modes
The official receipt system lists channels including website donations, UPI, cheque/DD sent to the PMO, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and other bank transactions. Availability and receipt-generation timelines vary by channel, so retain the UTR/RRN, cheque or DD number, bank account details, payment date and amount.
For bank/offline transactions, use the current PM CARES receipt page for other transactions. The portal indicates that bank transaction data availability can differ by bank.
Tax Deduction: Old Section 80G and New Section 133
100% qualifying deduction: PM CARES is listed for deduction of the whole qualifying donation amount. For periods governed by the Income-tax Act, 1961, this is commonly referred to as the Section 80G benefit. From 1 April 2026, Section 133 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 contains the corresponding donation-deduction provision and expressly names PM CARES.
Cash limit: Under Section 133 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, a deduction for a donation over ₹2,000 is allowed only where payment is made by a mode other than cash. The earlier Section 80G framework also barred deduction for cash donations exceeding ₹2,000.
A tax deduction reduces taxable income; it is not a rupee-for-rupee refund of the donation. Eligibility can also depend on the tax regime and other provisions applicable to the donor, so taxpayers should check the law governing the relevant tax year before claiming the deduction.
Can a Company Count a PM CARES Contribution as CSR?
Yes. Official PM CARES information states that a contribution made to PM CARES by a company or PSU qualifies as Corporate Social Responsibility expenditure under the Companies Act, 2013, subject to the applicable CSR provisions and accounting requirements. Companies should preserve the official receipt and internal approval/accounting records.
Foreign Donations
PM CARES accepts foreign donations through separate facilities. The official portal currently provides a foreign credit/debit-card route and a wire transfer/SWIFT route. Foreign donors should use those dedicated pages and follow the live instructions shown there.
How to Download a PM CARES Donation Receipt
The official Print Receipt section asks donors to select the channel used for donation and then provide identifying transaction details. Depending on the channel, the portal may ask for the mobile number and bank reference/RRN, merchant order number, UTR, cheque/DD reference or other verification information.
Website receipts may be available immediately after successful payment, while some UPI or bank transactions can take additional time to appear in the receipt system.
PM CARES Contact Details
| Office | Prime Minister's Office, Seva Teerth, New Delhi - 110011 |
|---|---|
| Telephone | +91-11-23013683 |
| Domestic donation email | pmcares@gov.in |
| Foreign donation email | pmcares.fcra@gov.in |
View the current official PM CARES contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PM CARES still accepting donations in 2026?
Yes. The official PM CARES website continues to provide domestic and foreign donation facilities.
What is the official PM CARES UPI ID?
The UPI ID currently published by official PM CARES/PMO sources is pmcares@sbi. Verify it on the official website immediately before payment.
Is a PM CARES donation eligible for 100% tax deduction?
PM CARES is included in the category for deduction of the whole qualifying donation amount. For tax years from 1 April 2026, see Section 133 of the Income-tax Act, 2025; earlier periods were governed by Section 80G of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Can I claim deduction for a cash donation above ₹2,000?
No deduction is allowed for a donation over ₹2,000 if payment is made in cash under the current Section 133 rule. Use a traceable non-cash mode when claiming the deduction.
Can a company contribute to PM CARES as CSR?
Yes. Official PM CARES information states that company/PSU contributions qualify as CSR expenditure under the Companies Act, 2013, subject to applicable requirements.
Official Resources
- PM CARES official website
- About PM CARES
- PM CARES FAQs
- Domestic donation portal
- Print Receipt portal
- Income Tax Department