Universal Account Number (UAN): Meaning, Login, Passbook & Benefits

The Universal Account Number (UAN) is a 12-digit identification number assigned to every employee by the Employee's Provident Fund Organizations (EPFO). This links all your PF accounts across different jobs, making it easier to manage, transfer, and withdraw your PF balance. 

The following blog briefly explains the meaning of UAN, and the procedure to activate and find UAN. 

Key Highlights

The UAN is mainly used for the following:

• Login to EPFO portal.
• Access the PF passbook
• Withdrawals, transfers, claims, etc.

What is UAN?

The UAN is a 12-digit unique ID issued by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), verified by the Ministry of Labour. It remains the same for an employee throughout their career, regardless of job changes.

UAN Full Form

UAN stands for Universal Account Number.

Why is UAN Important?

• Each time an employee changes jobs, EPFO issues a new member ID (EPF account) linked to the same UAN. 
• This helps to ease the process of EPF transfers and withdrawals. 
• By sharing the UAN with a new employer, the member ID gets created and linked, making the UAN an umbrella for all EPF accounts across different jobs.

Difference between UAN, PF number and member ID

• UAN - As already mentioned, UAN is a 12 digit number EPFO allocates to an employee - which remains same irrespective of change in employment.
• PF account number -  It is a 22 digit alphanumeric code, which contains state code, regional code, establishment code, extension code and member ID.
• Member ID: It is a subset of PF account number, comprising 7 digits.

How to Find Your UAN?

How to Activate UAN Online?

UAN can be activated online through logging into UAN portall. In the ‘activate UAN’ link, fill the necessary details, and verify with OTP to complete activation.

How to Download UAN Passbook?

• The UAN passbook is a statement issued by the EPF portal, containing transaction wise details of your PF account. 
• This enables you to verify your PF deposits, interest, withdrawals and account balance
• You can view & download your EPF passbook online through the official EPFO portal, if you are a registered member. 
• After registration, follow the below mentioned options for uan passbook download:
  • Through the EPFO Portal
  • Through the UMANG App 

Download UAN card

UAN card is provided to every UAN holder, containing basic details of the account holder such as:

• UAN number
• Name
• Parent's name
• KYC status

Guide to download UAN Card

1. Login to EPF portal using UAN and password.
2. Go to view > UAN card.
3. Download the PDF and save it for reference.

How to Link Aadhaar With UAN?

Linking Aadhaar with your EPF account ensures quicker withdrawals and transfers. Employees can now complete Aadhaar seeding directly on the UAN portal, without needing employer approval if both Aadhaar and UAN are already verified.

Steps to link Aadhaar with UAN online

Follow the steps below to link UAN with Aadhaar:

Step 1: Sign in to EPFO portal using UAN, password, and captcha.

Step 2: Under the ‘Manage’ tab on the top panel, click on ‘KYC’

Step 3: Select the box in front of Aadhaar, enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and name, and save the details.

Step 4: After submitting, your details will reflect under the ‘Pending KYC’ tab. Once the employer approves, it will reflect under the ‘Approved KYC’ tab (Approval usually takes 15 days).

PF Balance check with UAN/without UAN

There are multiple ways to check your PF balance, both with and without UAN.

1. Members can do their PF balance check with their UAN number using the following methods: 

• Through EPFO online Portal
• Through UMANG App

2. Members can check PF balance without using UAN through the following methods:  

• Send an SMS to 7738299899 from your registered mobile number in the following format -  ‘EPFOHO UAN ENG'.
• Give a missed call to 9966044425 from your registered mobile number.

UAN Claim Status and Withdrawal services

Step-by-Step guide to check Claim Status

You can check your EPF claim status through the following steps:

1. Login to the EPF member portal using UAN.
2. Choose ‘Online Services’ option.
3. Click ‘Track Claim Status’.

Guide to apply for PF Withdrawal

Your EPF balance can be withdrawn online, using the following simple steps:

1. Login to EPF member portal using UAN and password.
2. Go to 'Online services' - and select ‘Claim’
3. Enter your bank account details, verify and proceed.
4. Select the claim type from the drop down - whether it is PF advance, PF withdrawal or pension withdrawal.
5. Check the disclaimer box, and submit.

UAN Customer Care Number

Every PF regional office offers customer support and has a different customer care number in case of queries or assistance required by users. For UAN or KYC services, contact 1800118005.

UAN Helpdesk Email ID: employeefeedback@epfindia.gov.in

Final Word

UAN is a lifetime number that stays with you throughout your career, which make it essential to activate it as soon as you join a new organisation. This keeps your UAN linked with Aadhar, PAN and your bank account ensures smooth PF transfer, withdrawls, and claim settlement without delays.