Listed below are the important things an employee should know about UAN
- An employee should know his/her UAN status by contacting the employer.
- Activate UAN by entering the UAN provided by the employer, mobile number PF Account number. In case an employee does not provide a UAN, the employee should check whether he/she has been allotted a UAN or not by EPFO by visiting the Employee Provident Fund Organization.
How to know your UAN
In most cases, employers provide their employees’ UAN. Since the government mandate, most employers print the employee UAN on the payslip. Referring to the payslip is the first way that an employee can find out their UAN. Firstly make sure you do the UAN Registration & take the benefits available.
How to generate UAN
If the employer has not shared the UAN with the employee, the following procedure can be used:
- Log on to the EPFO website and select the option “Know Your UAN Status”
- Enter the details of PAN or Aadhaar and submit them to receive an authorization pin.
- An OTP will be sent to the mobile number entered in the form and will have to be entered in the space provided.
- The UAN and the status of the UAN will then be sent to the employee’s mobile number
Documents required to generate UAN
- Bank details – account number, IFSC code, branch name.
- Passport
- Aadhaar card
- PAN card
- Ration card
- Driver’s license
- ESIC card
How to activate UAN
The following steps should be followed to activate the UAN:
- Log in to the official EPFO website and select the “Activate UAN” option
- UAN activation can be done either through UAN, PAN or Aadhaar.
- After selecting one of three option mentioned above, enter personal details including the mobile number.
- A verification PIN will be sent to the mobile number. Once entered, select the “Authorize and Activate” option.
How to activate UAN through SMS and EPFO App
The EPFO App was launched in 2015 and can be used to access EPFO information through a smartphone.
To activate UAN, the individual should download the app and enter their UAN login and registered mobile number. Once submitted, the individual receives the requested details.
To activate UAN through SMS, the individual should send the following SMS to 7738299899:
EPFOHO UAN <first three letters of the preferred language >
Benefits of seeding KYC documents with UAN Account
- Subscribers can transfer funds seamlessly without the attestation of their previous or current employer.
- PF account holders can make withdrawals without the attestation of their employer.
- PF account transparency.
- SMS notification when contributions or withdrawals have been made.
- Merge multiple PF accounts seamlessly.
- Make personal detail corrections – name, mobile number, father’s name, date of birth, etc. – on the EPFO portal.
How to access UAN details on the EPFO website
As already mentioned, the last step when activating the UAN is to create a username and password. Once that is done, all that the subscriber needs to do is to visit the UAN portal or the EPFO portal and enter the username and password. Once the credentials have been entered, the portal will display the details of your UAN.
How to generate UAN through Aadhaar Card
Subscribers can self-generate their UAN using their Aadhaar card. To do so, they should follow the steps mentioned below:
- Visit the EPFO member portal.
- Click on “Online Aadhaar Verified UAN Allotment”
- Enter your Aadhaar card number.
- Click on “generate OTP”.
- Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number and click on “submit”.
- The page will then display the Aadhaar card details.
- Click on “register”.
- Once that is done, the UAN will be allotted.
Benefits of UAN
Listed below are the benefits of UAN and the changes that it has brought about to the EPF processes:
- Subscribers can merge up to 10 PF account in one go using the UAN. For this to happen, the subscriber will be first required to seed his/her Aadhaar card details to the UAN.
- Subscribers can carry out the auto-transfer process of their PF accounts using UAN.
- PF members can make transfers, check PF balance, make a contribution or withdrawal using the UAN.
- Once the subscribers’ details are seeded with the UAN, he/she will receive a notification message every time a contribution or withdrawal has been made.
- Apply for PF transfer online.
UAN App(Umang App)
Subscribers can carry out all the EPF process through the UAN app as well. One will first need to download the app via Google Play Store and then register using his/her registered mobile number and UAN. Once all the fields have been entered, the subscriber will be registered and carry out all EPF processes via the UAN app.
Facilities available on UAN Member Portal
The UAN member portal enables you to enjoy the following facilities:
- Download UAN Card.
- Download Passbook.
- Get a list of your previous member IDs.
- Enter and update your KYC details.
- Online eligibility check.
- Edit personal details
- Link UAN with Aadhaar.
- Apply for PF transfer, claim partial withdrawal of funds, or claim full PF.
What are the benefits of using UAN?
The UAN has made PF transfer very easy as all PF accounts will have the same UAN. An employee can enjoy the following benefits with a UAN:
- Hassle-free and smooth PF account balance transfer procedure, even if you change a number of jobs. The UAN will remain same in your entire professional career.
- Employees would be able to view, transfer and withdraw EPF balance easily. Besides, they would be able to check transfer claim status, update KYC documents and download UAN card.
- UAN helps in making a direct communication between EPFO and employees. Now, an employee doesn’t have to be dependent on his/her employer for PF balance transfer and withdrawal.
- Employees will receive SMS notification as and when their PF is deposited. Each month when an employer deposits provident fund on your behalf, you will receive SMS notification. This will keep you updated about your PF deduction.
- If you have a UAN, you can apply for online PF transfer.
- EPF transfer and withdrawal can be done in very less time, provided you have a UAN.
Given the number of benefits associated with a UAN, it’s important you take it seriously, make sure your UAN is activated by your employer and all KYC documents are updated in the EPFO portal.
Linking Aadhaar with UAN online
Members can link their Aadhaar details with UAN online. The EPFO has introduced this system just on the eve of Diwali in 2017 to facilitate easier linking, as Aadhaar has become compulsory to avail the facility of auto-transfer of PF. Linking facility in the UAN portal itself makes it easier and faster for consumers to access their PF funds.
The process of linking Aadhaar with UAN through the EPFO website are detailed below:
- A subscriber has gone to the EPFO website and clicks on “eKYC Portal” section which is under the “Online Services” tab.
- Next step is he/she should go to the section called “Link UAN Aadhaar” and click on the link.
- He/she has to provide his/her UAN to move forward. He/she will receive an OTP on their UAN registered mobile number.
- Once OTP is verified, the subscriber has to enter his/her 12-digit Aadhaar identification number. They will then receive another OTP on their mobile number seeded with the UIDAI database.
- Once this OTP verification is complete, provided the UAN details match the Aadhaar details, the UAN gets linked with Aadhaar.
Visit UAN Members E-Sewa Portal to know the Status
You can register at the UAN members e-Sewa portal as follows:
- Go to the website, https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/ and click on ‘Know your UAN status’.
- Update the PF number details in the columns on the page. After this information is updated, click on ‘Check Status’.
- You will receive a notification on whether your UAN number has been allocated or not. If it has been generated, you will be required to provide additional details, such as the member name, date of birth, email address, and mobile number. The name and date of birth should tally with the information in the EPFO records. You will also need to give a password for the registration process. Update the CAPTCHA and click on ‘Get Pin’.
- The PIN will be sent to your mobile number. Update this PIN in the column on the screen, click on ‘I Agree’, and submit the form.
- The next page will display your Universal Account Number. You will also receive an SMS with your Universal Account Number as soon as it is generated.
- Log in to the website http://uanmembers.epfoservices.in/ using the credentials chosen by you.
The credentials hence created can be used in the future for accessing your account on the website.
Benefits of registration at UAN Member E-Sewa Portal
The UAN member e-Sewa portal provides you the following:
- The updated EPF passbook can be easily downloaded here. This passbook indicates your PF balance that can be utilized for availing a loan.
- You will be able to link all your previous PF accounts through this portal.
- You can upload KYC data on this website.
- It is possible to alter your email address or mobile number.
- You can apply for transferring your EPF.
- It is possible to link Aadhaar details with UAN if you are registered at the e-sewa portal.
