{"id":9314,"date":"2022-06-30T17:40:38","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T12:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/?p=9314"},"modified":"2022-06-30T17:40:39","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T12:10:39","slug":"uan-universal-account-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-universal-account-number\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Account Number (UAN) &#8211; Meaning, Benefits, Documents, UAN Member Portal, Customer Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know that you can access your Provident Fund (PF) online without the help of your employer? To do so, you need a Universal Account Number (UAN), which makes it essential for PF account holders. In this article, let\u2019s explore UAN, its benefits, the documents required for registration, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-member-portal\/\">UAN member portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-universal-account-number\/#What-is-UAN\" title=\"What is UAN?\">What is UAN?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-universal-account-number\/#Why-is-UAN-important\" title=\"Why is UAN important?\">Why is UAN important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-universal-account-number\/#Advantages-of-UAN\" title=\"Advantages of UAN\">Advantages of UAN<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-universal-account-number\/#Hassle-free-transfer-of-funds\" title=\"Hassle-free transfer of funds\">Hassle-free transfer of funds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-universal-account-number\/#Minimal-employer-involvement\" title=\"Minimal employer involvement\">Minimal employer involvement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-universal-account-number\/#Streamlined-transactions\" title=\"Streamlined transactions\">Streamlined transactions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-universal-account-number\/#Documents-required-to-generate-UAN\" title=\"Documents required to generate UAN\">Documents required to generate UAN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-universal-account-number\/#UAN-Member-portal\" title=\"UAN Member portal\">UAN Member portal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-universal-account-number\/#UAN-for-employers\" title=\"UAN for employers\">UAN for employers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-universal-account-number\/#UAN-customer-care\" title=\"UAN customer care\">UAN customer care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-universal-account-number\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-universal-account-number\/#FAQs-about-UAN\" title=\"FAQs about UAN\">FAQs about UAN<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-universal-account-number\/#1-Who-allots-the-UAN\" title=\"1. Who allots the UAN?\">1. Who allots the UAN?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-universal-account-number\/#2-Is-UAN-mandatory-for-online-claims\" title=\"2. Is UAN mandatory for online claims?\">2. Is UAN mandatory for online claims?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-universal-account-number\/#3-Can-an-employee-have-two-UANs\" title=\"3. Can an employee have two UANs?\">3. Can an employee have two UANs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-universal-account-number\/#4-Is-UAN-linked-with-the-employees-PAN\" title=\"4. Is UAN linked with the employees&#8217; PAN?\">4. Is UAN linked with the employees&#8217; PAN?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-universal-account-number\/#5-Can-an-employee-give-their-old-UAN-to-a-new-employer\" title=\"5. Can an employee give their old UAN to a new employer?\">5. Can an employee give their old UAN to a new employer?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-UAN\"><\/span><strong>What is UAN?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A 12-digit number allotted to every member of the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) is known as UAN. The Government of India issues it under the Ministry of Employment and Labour. To access the UAN, employees must register with the Employees\u2019 Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The UAN is an umbrella for the multiple Member Identification Numbers (Member IDs) allotted to a single individual. That is, when you switch jobs, you may have a different member ID, but your UAN remains the same. All member IDs are linked to your UAN for easy access, transfer, and withdrawals. Using UAN, you can check your balance, transfer, or withdraw funds from your account with a few clicks.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why-is-UAN-important\"><\/span><strong>Why is UAN important?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UAN is important for several reasons, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>UAN is essential to check the credits and debits in the PF account.<\/li><li>Employees can withdraw and transfer funds without relying on the employer.<\/li><li>The online processing of PF accounts helps employees to access the account freely.<\/li><li>It is a unique number that remains the same until employees\u2019 retirement.&nbsp;<\/li><li>UAN helps employees track monthly deposits. For this purpose, registration with the EPFO is essential.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages-of-UAN\"><\/span><strong>Advantages of UAN<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several advantages of implementing and using UAN for your PF, such as,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hassle-free-transfer-of-funds\"><\/span><strong>Hassle-free transfer of funds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A manual transfer from old PF accounts to the new ones was time-consuming and was prone to errors. However, after UAN implementation, employers can successfully transfer funds by submitting UAN and Know Your Customer (KYC) details to the new employer. After the verification, you can transfer all your PF transactions from the old account to the new one hassle-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimal-employer-involvement\"><\/span><strong>Minimal employer involvement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier, PF withdrawal was dependent on employers and was a time-consuming process. With UAN, the dependency on the employer has been reduced. The PF is easily and automatically transferred to the new account once the KYC verification is done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Streamlined-transactions\"><\/span><strong>Streamlined transactions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With UAN, the transactions are streamlined with additional security. You can manage every activity from your mobile. There is an option to receive SMS updates about every transaction happening in the PF account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents-required-to-generate-UAN\"><\/span><strong>Documents required to generate UAN<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents required to obtain a UAN are mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Bank details such as branch name, account number, and IFSC code.<\/li><li>Proof of Identity (Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving Licence, etc.) and any address proof with the current address mentioned are required.<\/li><li>A Permanent Account Number (PAN) card is necessary.<\/li><li>You can also submit the details of the Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) card if you have it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is mandatory to submit an Aadhaar card as it is linked to your registered mobile number and bank account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UAN-Member-portal\"><\/span><strong>UAN Member portal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-member-portal\/\">UAN Member portal<\/a> is an all-encompassing resource for accessing EPF requests and using services online. The portal provides a wide range of helpful information regarding PF contributions. Moreover, you can carry out several crucial activities using UAN, such as checking PF balance, managing PF account, details of past employers, carrying out transactions, and many more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To access the EPF, an individual must register on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickertape.in\/blog\/uan-registration-and-activation-process-7-easy-steps\/\">E-Sewa portal<\/a>. After registering, every individual has to activate their UAN through the portal. For registration, you can ask your employer to register you as a new employee or register yourself directly on the platform through Direct UAN Allotment by Employees Service.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The direct allotment service provides multiple benefits &#8211; as it saves time, makes the process hassle-free, removes KYC and Aadhaar linking, and many more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UAN-for-employers\"><\/span><strong>UAN for employers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers can easily access the UAN for every employee in their establishment. For this, they have to follow the below-mentioned steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/unifiedportal-emp.epfindia.gov.in\/epfo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Unified Portal for the Employer<\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Enter the \u2018Establishment ID\u2019 and \u2018Password\u2019 to sign in under the \u2018Establishment Sign-in\u2019 section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Under the \u2018UAN Menu\u2019, click on \u2018Download UAN List\u2019. A list will appear with the UANs allotted to their employees. There are five different ways to download the UAN list. Employers can choose any as per their preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get more information on how employers can use the portal for their establishment, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epfindia.gov.in\/site_docs\/PDFs\/UAN_PDFs\/UAN_ForEmployers\/FAQ-Employer-July2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">this<\/a> document by the EPFO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UAN-customer-care\"><\/span><strong>UAN customer care<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The EPFO\u2019s website has a UAN helpdesk. It has different sections dedicated to different visitor queries. The two major categories are Help and Claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Under \u2018Help\u2019, you can raise issues related to EPFO office locations, UAN, Services, Grievances, and so on. Both; employees and employers can do this.<\/li><li>\u2018Claim\u2019 caters to numerous claim forms available to users. One example of this is the Composite Claim form (Aadhaar), which is a combination of Forms 19, 10C, and 31 available for PF Final Settlement, EPS Pension withdrawal, and PF Partial withdrawal, respectively.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, there is a customer care team for members facing difficulty in the UAN Member portal. You can reach out to the team via the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Call the Toll-Free Help Desk number: 1800 11 8005<\/li><li>Share your concerns via email to the Support Email ID: employeefeedback@epfindia.gov.in<\/li><li>Raise your issue on the website directly: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.epfindia.gov.in\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.epfindia.gov.in<\/a><\/li><li>Connect with the EPFO Regional\/Sub Regional office via: http:\/\/www.epfindia.gov.in\/site_en\/Contact_us.php.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The help desk is open 24 hr\/day for members to resolve their concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Universal Account Number is essential for every employee and employer. As an employee, you can manage, transact, update, and view your account from the portal in a hassle-free manner. There are many benefits of UAN. Further, the UAN Member portal allows easy access to the provident fund along with a 24 hours customer support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs-about-UAN\"><\/span><strong>FAQs about UAN<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1656590484849\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Who-allots-the-UAN\"><\/span>1. <strong>Who allots the UAN?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Universal Account Number (UAN) is allotted by the Employees\u2019 Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). It is assigned to all the members contributing to the Provident Fund (PF).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1656590497215\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Is-UAN-mandatory-for-online-claims\"><\/span>2. <strong>Is UAN mandatory for online claims?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, UAN is mandatory for claiming your Provident Fund (PF) online. Without UAN, you cannot submit claims.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1656590536365\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Can-an-employee-have-two-UANs\"><\/span>3. <strong>Can an employee have two UANs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, having two active UANs is against the law. An employee can have one UAN, which is transferable across all the eligible employers they have worked for.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1656590551352\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Is-UAN-linked-with-the-employees-PAN\"><\/span>4. <strong>Is UAN linked with the employees&#8217; PAN?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, the UAN is linked with the employees\u2019 Permanent Account Number (PAN). It is linked for the Know Your Customer (KYC) verification<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1656590587621\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Can-an-employee-give-their-old-UAN-to-a-new-employer\"><\/span>5. <strong>Can an employee give their old UAN to a new employer?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, whenever an employee joins a new company, they are supposed to inform their new employer about their existing UAN number if they have one. Your new employer will then create your new EPF account (Member ID) and link it to your previous UAN.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that you can access, manage, and transact from your provident fund online? All you need is a Universal Account Number (UAN). 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