UAN or Universal Account Number is essential for accessing your PF records and ensuring all your savings are being credited to your account. In addition, accessing the UAN Member Portal through your UAN will help you simplify the various tasks that otherwise would have meant visiting your local Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation or EPFO office.
8 Steps to Activate UAN on EPFO Portal
Step 1: Visit this link on your browser
Step 2: Select ‘Our Services’
Step 3: In the drop-down menu select ‘For employees’. On this page, click on ‘Member UAN/ Online Services'. The page that now opens will take you to the UAN Member Portal
Step 4: On this page, click on ‘Activate your UAN', which is located under ‘Important Links’ on the right-hand side
Step 5: Enter details as prompted, such as:
- Universal Account Number or UAN
- Your mobile number (this number is your ‘registered mobile number’)
- Your Provident Fund Member ID
- Enter the captcha code and click on ‘Get authorization PIN’
Step 6: Request for OTP
Step 7: You will then receive an OTP on your registered mobile number. Click on ‘I Agree’ and enter the OTP as received on your registered mobile number
Step 8: Finally, click on ‘Validate OTP and Activate UAN’
You will now receive a password on your registered mobile number, which you need to access your UAN account. Further, you are free to change the password, and you can do this by logging into the UAN Member Portal.
The UAN Member Portal allows you to perform several operations at one go and brings all your information under the shed of your UAN number. Thus, it simplifies PF usage and gathers all necessary information to easily access at your comfort.
Here is how the UAN helps you
- UAN connects and lists all your previous PF accounts under one account number. This enables you to keep track of all your savings contributed towards EPF in one place.
- Allows you a chance to withdraw your PF savings online without any delay.
- Helps you to check your PF balance in an instant. Through the Portal, UAN Member can check PF balance with UAN number and see all statements of credits and disbursements in one click.
- Enables instant SMS confirmation on credit to your PF account. This is of great help to track your UAN account and your savings. Also, it lets you check whether your employer is making timely PF payments.
UAN has been in operation since 2014 and has become very important as the entire process of maintaining PF records has moved online. Along with the simplicity of access, UAN also helps you keep track of your savings in a systematic way.
How to Know Your UAN
You can know your Universal Account Number (UAN) by visiting the EPFO Member Portal and clicking on “Know Your UAN”. You will need to enter your registered mobile number, captcha code, and other details such as name, date of birth, Aadhaar/PAN/member ID to retrieve your UAN.
Documents Required to Complete UAN Activation Process
The following documents are required for UAN activation: Aadhaar card, PAN card, bank account details along with IFSC, and any other identity proof or address proof if required.
Why is UAN Important?
The UAN is a unique identification number allotted by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to its members. It helps members manage their Provident Fund (PF) accounts across different employers. The unique UAN remains the same until the retirement of an employee. It is essential to check the credits and debits in the PF account. Through UAN, individuals can withdraw and transfer funds without relying on the employer.
How to Link Aadhar with UAN
To link your Aadhaar with your UAN, you need to log in to your EPF account by visiting the EPFO Member Home page and clicking on “KYC” under the “Manage” section. Then tick the square in front of Aadhaar and enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and name. Finally, click on “Save” .
Significance of Universal Account Number (UAN)
The Universal Account Number (UAN) is a unique identification number allotted by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to its members. It helps members manage their Provident Fund (PF) accounts across different employers. The unique UAN remains the same until the retirement of an employee. It is essential to check the credits and debits in the PF account. Through UAN, individuals can withdraw and transfer funds without relying on the employer.
