The Universal Account Number (UAN) is a crucial element for salaried employees in India who contribute to the Employee Provident Fund (EPF). This article delves into the details of UAN, covering its definition, acquisition, benefits, and more.
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UAN stands for Universal Account Number. It's a 12-digit number assigned to every employee who is a member of the Employee Provident Fund. Issued by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Employment and Labor, Government of India, the UAN remains constant throughout an employee's career. Even if an employee changes jobs and receives a new member ID, their UAN remains the same, linking all their EPF accounts. This allows easy tracking of EPF contributions across different employers.
The UAN simplifies EPF management. It consolidates multiple PF accounts associated with different employers under a single number. This enables employees to easily access, withdraw, and transfer funds through a unified platform.
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Employees receive their UAN from their employers. Alternatively, individuals can obtain it by visiting the UAN portal and using their PF Number/Member ID.
To find and activate your UAN:
Visit the EPFO website and click ‘Member UAN/Online services’.
Fill in the required details on the UAN portal.
Click ‘Get authorization PIN’.
Receive a PIN on your registered mobile number.
‘Validate OTP and Activate UAN’.
Receive a password on your registered mobile number to access your UAN account.
To download your UAN card:
Visit the EPFO official website.
Enter your UAN number, password, and the displayed Captcha code.
Sign in and go to the ‘View’ section.
Click ‘UAN Card’ and then ‘Download’.
If you're starting your first job with a registered firm, you'll need these documents for UAN registration:
Account information (account number, IFSC code, branch name).
ID proof (driver’s license, passport, voter ID, Aadhaar, SSLC Book).
Address proof (recent utility bill, rental/lease agreement, ration card, or any of the ID proofs).
PAN Card (must be linked to your UAN).
Aadhaar card.
ESIC card.
The UAN portal provides various services for both employees and employers.
After logging in with their UAN and password, users can:
Download the passbook and UAN card.
View member IDs and PF linking status.
Check transfer claim status, file claims, and review system-generated transfer claims.
Change their email address and phone number.
Update and upload KYC documents.
View helpdesk contact information.
UAN simplifies EPF management by:
Allowing employees to share their UAN and PF account details with employers.
Linking all old accounts to a single UAN.
Enabling UAN card downloads via the EPFO e-Sewa member portal.
Facilitating online KYC verification.
Helping monitor claim transfer status on the EPFO portal.
Enabling PF balance checks by accessing the passbook from EPFO’s website.
UAN is essential for employees and beneficial for employers:
Helps EPFO track employee organization changes.
Simplifies PF account updates when employees change jobs.
Provides online access to UAN facilities for PF withdrawals and transfers.
Ensures PF account validity.
Enables employer authentication of employees with verified KYC documents.
Prevents employers from withholding employee PF.
Allows employees to check monthly PF deposits and access the EPF passbook.
UAN reduces employer involvement in PF transfers. After KYC verification, employees only need to provide their UAN details and KYC to their new employer for PF transfer. Employees can also subscribe to SMS notifications for employer contributions.
UAN streamlines fund transfers when changing jobs:
All PF accounts can be linked to the UAN.
KYC verification allows online account management with the employer.
Monthly updates on employer PF contributions are received.
Employer involvement is minimized.
EPF passbooks are accessible online.
PF withdrawals are simplified and can be done without employer involvement.
The EPFO website has a UAN helpdesk with sections for Help and Claim. ‘Help’ addresses employee and employer queries on EPFO offices, UAN, services, etc. ‘Claim’ supports various claim forms. The helpdesk is available 24/7.
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