Universal Account Number (UAN)

The Universal Account Number (UAN) is a 12-digit unique identifier allotted to every salaried employee who contributes to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) in India. This number, issued by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), stays the same throughout your career—even if you switch jobs.

Thanks to UAN, all your EPF contributions across multiple jobs get linked under one account, allowing you to track and manage your retirement savings effortlessly. Whether it’s checking your EPF balance or initiating a fund withdrawal, UAN is your single gateway to doing it all.

• The Universal Account Number (UAN) is a unique 12-digit ID assigned to salaried employees in India.
• UAN is issued by the Ministry of Employment and Labour. It remains the same throughout the career of an employee.
• Employees can obtain their UAN through their employers or directly from the UAN portal.
• To activate UAN, users need to visit the EPFO website and fill in the required details.
• Using UAN, employees can check their total EPF balance, transfer funds, and even withdraw money.

UAN simplifies your Provident Fund experience. Every time you switch employers, a new Member ID is created, but it is always linked to your permanent UAN. This ensures continuity and transparency in your retirement savings.

With an activated UAN, you can:

• Check your EPF balance in real-time
• Transfer your PF amount from a previous employer
• Initiate partial or full PF withdrawals
• Access your passbook and update KYC details

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There are two simple ways to obtain your UAN:

1. Through Your Employer: Most companies automatically generate and share your UAN at the time of joining.
2. Through the UAN Portal: If not, you can visit the EPFO’s official website and retrieve your UAN using your Member ID or PF number.

To start using your UAN, you need to activate it first. Here’s how:

1. Visit the EPFO homepage.
2. Click on “Member UAN/Online Services”.
3. Enter the required details like UAN, member ID, and your mobile number.
4. Click on “Get Authorisation PIN”.
5. Enter the OTP you receive to validate your details.
6. Once verified, your UAN gets activated and a system-generated password is sent to your mobile number.

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Once your UAN is active, follow these steps to download the UAN card:

1. Log in to the EPFO portal using your UAN and password.
2. Click on the “View” tab.
3. Select the “UAN Card” option.
4. Click on “Download UAN Card” to save a copy for future use.

This card contains essential details like your UAN, name, and KYC status, and acts as an identification document for EPF-related queries.

To register for a UAN—especially if you’re entering your first job—you’ll need the following:

• Bank details: Account number, IFSC code, and branch name
• Photo ID proof: Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, or driver’s license
• Address proof: Utility bills, rental agreement, or Aadhaar
• PAN card: Now mandatory to link with UAN
• ESIC card (if applicable)

Ensure your KYC is completed for seamless access to EPFO services and faster claim processing.

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Also Read: How to Calculate Your Employers EPF Contribution

Key benefits of the UAN

A Universal Account Number (UAN) offers several advantages for employees, making the management of Provident Fund (PF) accounts simple and transparent. Here are the key benefits:

1. Centralised Management of PF Accounts
   Your UAN serves as a single umbrella for all your EPF accounts across different employers. This means you no longer need to track PF details separately for every job you’ve held. All contributions made by you and your employers are linked to one number, allowing you to view and manage your PF history seamlessly in one place.
2. Hassle-free PF Transfers
   When you switch jobs, your UAN remains the same. This makes transferring your PF balance to the new employer’s account effortless. With just a few clicks, your PF gets transferred automatically, eliminating the need for lengthy paperwork or coordination with your previous employer.
3. Convenient Online Access via the UAN Portal
   The UAN member portal (unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in) lets you manage your PF account online. You can check your current PF balance, download your passbook, update KYC details, or verify employer contributions — all from one dashboard. Think of it as your digital passbook for all PF-related transactions.
4. Quick and Easy PF Withdrawals
   Whether you need funds for education, home purchase, or a medical emergency, having a UAN makes the PF withdrawal process much simpler. You can submit withdrawal requests online — either partial or full — without visiting the EPFO office, subject to applicable withdrawal norms.
5. Integration with Pension Benefits
   Your UAN also links your EPF account to the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS). This enables you to track both your PF and pension contributions easily and ensures transparency in how much has been contributed by you and your employer.

Additionally, a UAN login helps you monitor if your employer is depositing PF contributions regularly. It promotes accountability and gives employees greater control over their retirement savings.

With all these benefits, the Universal Account Number isn’t just an identification tool — it’s a smart financial management system that simplifies your PF tracking, ensures transparency, and supports better financial planning for working professionals in India.

Your UAN makes managing your EPF contributions easy, unified, and stress-free. With just one ID, you can check balances, transfer funds, and access retirement savings even after changing jobs.

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