UAN Number: What is the role of UAN No in EPF

UAN Number is one unique universal account number for all multiple EPF Account numbers received at the time of joining to new job or switching to jobs at any establishment in India.

UAN Number means a Universal Account Number allotted under the Employees Provident Fund in India. and UAN No acts as an umbrella for the multiple Members ID allotted to an individual by different establishments. UAN enables the linking of multiple EPF Accounts (Member ID) allotted to a single member. Members can view details of their all EPF Accounts.

What is the definition of a UAN Number?

1. UAN stands for Universal Account Number.
2. It includes the 12 digits of numbers.
3. UAN Number is unique and lifelong for a single and particular employee to get facilities of linking all multiple EPF Accounts to one UAN No at the place of multiple.
4. The single employee is able to see all his EPF account details in one place by linking with UAN NO.

Why should an employee use a UAN Number?

1. UAN is a lifelong unique and single account number.
2. Aadhaar-enabled UAN will eventually enable members to access EPF services directly.
3. Huge labor turnover rate due to increasing short-term contractual employment.
4. UAN facilitates the linking of multiple EPF accounts of a member.
5. Aadhaar, Bank Account, and PAN are the key KYC documents identified.
6. Digitally authenticated KYC would facilitate the clubbing of all previous PF account numbers.

What are the benefits for a UAN No holder?

1. Especially useful for EPF members who change their jobs and/or locations frequently.
2. In the case of Aadhaar-enabled UAN, members can submit their claims directly with EPFO.
3. No need to go to the employers for claims attestation.
4. Members can download a UAN Card.
5. Online applications for all EPFO services.

How to get/generate a UAN Number first time yourself?

1. First of all, Visit the EPF Member Portal.
2. Then on the portal, click on the link available for the creation of UAN number Direct UAN allotment by employees.
3. Then, you will have to enter the Aadhaar-linked mobile number and the captcha.
4. Now click on generate OTP and you will receive OTP on your phone.
5. Just enter that OTP by agreeing to a disclaimer for a share of your basic details as available with Aadhar.
6. And then click on the submit button.
7. Now you will able to see your details just check and click on the register button.
8. Then you will get your UAN Number and you can activate it online when you get a job and get EPF Account Number.

How to register for a UAN Number?

1. First of all, Visit the EPF Member Portal.
2. Then on the portal, Activate the UAN by clicking the “Activate UAN” option.
3. Provide all required information about your UAN, member ID, mobile number, Aadhaar, PAN, name, date of birth, and e-mail ID.
4. Then, Click on “Get Authorization PIN” to get the PIN sent to the mobile number
5. Now enter this PIN to verify your request.
6. Create a username and password for the UAN portal.

How to activate the UAN Number?

1. You can Visit the EPFO Website
2. Go to ‘Our services’ and select ‘For Employees’
3. Now, navigate to ‘Member UAN/Online Services
4. On the redirect, you will reach on EPF Member Portal.
5. Then on the portal, Activate the UAN by clicking the “Activate UAN” option.
6. Provide all required information about your UAN, member ID, mobile number, Aadhaar, PAN, name, date of birth, and e-mail ID.
7. Then, Click on “Get Authorization PIN” to get the PIN sent to the mobile number
8. Now select ‘I Agree’ and enter the OTP sent to the registered mobile number
9. You will receive the password to access the portal.

How to log in with your UAN Number the first time?

1. To log in by UAN Number just visit EPF Member Portal.
2. Enter your UAN No and password generated after activation of the UAN Number.
3. Then enter the captcha and log in.
4. and after login, you can change your password.
5. Now you can use all facilities as a UAN Number holder.

How can I know the forgot UAN Number?

If you have forgotten your UAN Number and you are unable to find out then don’t worry. You can retrieve your UAN Number by following these steps

1. First of all, Visit the EPF Member Portal.
2. Then on the portal, Just click on the link ‘know your UAN’
3. Now enter any mobile Number and captcha to request OTP.
4. After verifying OTP, you will be confirmed by providing information such as name, DOB, and any ID number that you have provided.
5. After entering all the information, just click on the Share My UAN button.
6. then your UAN will show just write or copy and use for further facilities.

How to link Aadhar with UAN Number?

There are different ways to link Aadhar with UAN which can be used

You can use the Umang App, biometric credentials on the e-KYC Portal, or OTP verification on the e-KYC Portal of EPFO to link Aadhar. For this just use these steps-

1. First of all, visit the EPFO website.
2. Then on-site, in the online services option just click on e-KYC Portal.
3. Now on the new window, click on the link UAN Aadhaar.
4. Here just enter UAN and mobile no, generate OTP, and confirm.
5. Then enter your gender and Aadhaar Number.
6. and use the Aadhaar verification mode and submit with a captcha.
7. and then your Aadhar will be linked to UAN.

How to download or print a UAN Card?

1. First of all, visit the EPF member portal online.
2. Then login with UAN and password.
3. After login, go to the View tab then click on UAN CARD.
4. Now your UAN card will show just download in PDF format.
5. or get print.

What will happen to UAN in case of a change in job?

1. When you change the job, you need to give the UAN to the new employer.
2. The employer links the new PF account to it.
3. The UAN remains the same throughout the employee’s career.

How does the UAN Number help in transferring the EPF account?

1. First of all, Check the PF eligibility and ensure all the present and previous employers’ records are presently online at EPFO
2. Upload the digital signature online
3. In order to file a transfer online, you have to register yourself on the EPFO portal
4. After logging into the EPF member portal, select the option to transfer your account
5. Then Fill in all three parts of the form
6. Select the attesting authority and member ID/UAN and click on “Get OTP”
7. An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number. Enter this OTP to continue
8. Your form will be submitted and you will get a tracking ID
9. Take the printout of the transfer form and submit it to the current employer

What to do if a UAN update is pending at the field office?

1. At times the UAN update process is delayed at the hands of the authorities.
2. However, you can request the concerned commissioner or register a complaint under the EPFIGMS portal.

Can I transfer EPF from one UAN to another UAN?

On the UAN portal, you can transfer EPF from one UAN to another

1. First of all, log in to your current UAN account
2. then select ‘One member One EPF account’
3. and enter the previous UAN details
4. Then just Click for verification from the employer

How to check UAN status online?

1. The members of EPFO can check the status of their UAN application by providing the state and EPFO account number on the portal.
2. For this, You can go to Our Services>For Employees>Member UAN/Online Service>Know UAN Status.

Why is my UAN KYC pending?

1. As per the EPF portal, It generally takes 3 to 5 days for the related documents to be viewed and approved.
2. If your UAN KYC is pending for more than 7-8 days, you can file a complaint or reach the regional EPFO officer through the help desk online
3. or can call 1800 118 005.

What to do if two UANs get allotted?

1. In this case, the employee has to inform the EPFO helpdesk immediately.
2. After all the necessary verification, the old UAN will be blocked.

What can be done if the wrong information is mentioned on your EPF card?

1. If you want to change your father’s name, your name, or DOB, it can be done by presenting valid documents to the current employer.
2. And also, the same can be communicated to the EPFO helpdesk to get the necessary changes done on the UAN card.

What information does the UAN card hold?

1. The UAN card contains information about the universal account number.
2. And the KYC details (if verified by the employer) on the front.
3. The rear side of the card has the recent five-digit member ID and EPFO helpdesk contact numbers.

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