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How can I get UAN card?
- Log in to the EPFO portal here using your UAN and Password.
- Under the ‘View’ section, Click on ‘UAN Card’You can also ‘Download’ your Passbook from here.
- The next screen will display your UAN card on the portal.
- Click on ‘Download’ UAN card from the option on the top right hand side of the screen.
What is mean by UAN card?
Universal Account Number
UAN stands for Universal Account Number to be allotted by EPFO. The UAN will act as an umbrella for the multiple Member Ids allotted to an individual by different establishments. The idea is to link multiple Member Identification Numbers (Member Id) allotted to a single member under single Universal Account Number.
What is the benefit of UAN card?
Benefits and Features of UAN Number UAN helps to find all your PF account details at one place. It also gets all the PF details and KYC under a single platform. Even for the employers, your Universal Account Number helps them to know your Provident Fund history.
Can I get UAN number without employer?
Any citizen, even if not a member of EPF, can obtain UAN online. The online registration for new UAN is done by filling a single page form. There is no need to submit any physical documents. The citizen is required to provide only few information like KYC, contact and Bank details.
Why is UAN important?
UAN helps to find all your PF account details at one place. It also gets all the PF details and KYC under a single platform. Even for the employers, your Universal Account Number helps them to know your Provident Fund history. It is easy to activate the UAN number through your bank account and identity details.
Does UAN number expire?
UAN is a unique 12-digit number allotted to a member, by (EPFO) the Employees Provident Fund Organisation. The UAN is a permanent number and remains valid throughout the life of the member, irrespective of change in employment.
What can we do with UAN?
UAN helps you change your personal details with ease Many times, when you change jobs or transfer to another city your phone number and contact details may change. These changes need to be edited on the portal. With the UAN you can change your personal details at any time at your convenience.
Is UAN mandatory?
The government has made it mandatory to link your Aadhaar details with UAN. However, if your Aadhaar updates were not linked when you became a UAN member, then you can do so now by following a few simple steps online using this portal or offline using an application form.
How can I get UAN number online?
How to Generate UAN
- Login to EPF Employer Portal using the Establishment ID and password.
- Click on the “Register Individual” tab in the “Member” section.
- Enter the employee’s details such as PAN, Aadhaar, bank details, etc.
- Approve all details in the “Approval” section.
What is UAN card for?
UAN helps you link your EPF accounts together. When you move from one company to another, you need to transfer your EPF from one employer to another. And this is made possible with the use of UAN. UAN allows you to access all your EPF details. Using your UAN, you can withdraw your EPF in the time of need.
What happens if I don’t activate my UAN?
If you don’t activate your UAN number then you need to depend on your employer or PF office for every small PF related works. Every employee who is contributing to EPF will have a UAN number and PF account number. If you don’t know your UAN number then you can find it with your PF account number at UAN member portal.
Does UAN get deactivated once PF is withdrawn?
Once the identification is complete, the old UAN from where the funds are being transferred from will be deactivated. Once the UAN is automatically deactivated, the old EPF account will be linked to the new UAN. The EPFO member will receive an SMS that notifies the deactivation status of the old UAN.