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UAN
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has put in place an online mechanism through which you can self-generate a Universal Account Number (UAN) using your Aadhaar card. This number stays with the person even when they move from one job to the other.If a member is already allotted a UAN, then he/she is required to provide the same on joining the new establishment to enable the employer to in-turn mark the new allotted member ID number to the already allotted UAN. UAN has been made mandatory for all employees and will help in managing the EPF account and even PF transfer and withdrawals will become much easier than before. Remember, in most cases, the employer provides the UAN and the employee just has to get it activated by providing relevant KYC documents to the employer. It is mandatory to link Aadhaar details with the UAN. An individual can bring up to 10 Provident fund accounts under different employers over a period of time under a single UAN. UAN will help the member to view details of all member IDs linked to it. The easiest way to find UAN is to check payslips issued by the employer. The payslip typically captures the UAN of the individual. Another option is to check with the employer’s HR department as they keep a record of UAN details. The EPFO has a portal where subscribers can view account details, download EPF passbook and carry out transactions such as withdrawal of funds or transfer of PF money from one employer to another. One can find UAN by providing few basic details on the UAN portal. The UAN portal can be accessed on https://unifiedportalmem.epfindia.gov.in/.
Your EPF account to get 8.25% interest credit this week: 4 ways to check provident fund interest credit, balance
The EPFO will finalize crediting 8.25% interest for 2024-2025 into members' accounts this week. Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stated that interest has already been credited to 32.39 crore member accounts.
EPF withdrawals made easier for PF members but this impacts your retirement corpus
Recent relaxations in EPF withdrawals allowed easy liquidity to cash-starved members, but it is advisable to resist this temptation and not compromise on retirement readiness.
There is not just one Soham Parekh as moonlighting is far bigger
The IT industry is witnessing a surge in moonlighting-related verifications amid job market uncertainty and low salary hikes. Companies are actively scanning for overlapping employment, with discrepancies flagged for client review. Background verification firms report a significant increase in detecting dual employment, particularly in the IT sector, fueled by remote work and economic pressures.
Late, missing PF contributions by employer today could prevent your PF withdrawal, transfer later: Here’s how to track your EPF properly
Your Employee Provident Fund withdrawals can face rejection due to discrepancies in contributions and employment records cause issues. Missing or delayed payments by employers create problems for employees. Hence, employees should regularly monitor their EPF accounts, and must report discrepancies to employers and the EPFO. You can track your EPF contributions through UMANG app.
How to merge multiple PF accounts?
Salaried employees often end up with multiple Provident Fund (PF) accounts due to job changes over the course of their careers. Since each new employer creates a separate PF account, it becomes essential to consolidate them into a single account.
Railway fee hike, train tatkal booking with Aadhaar OTP, credit card changes, ATM charges: Six money changes from July 2025
July 2025 brings financial and service changes impacting bank customers, train travelers, and EPF members. Axis Bank and ICICI Bank are revising ATM fees and service charges. Indian Railways mandates Aadhaar authentication for online Tatkal bookings, with stricter OTP verification rolling out mid-month. The government will also announce new interest rates for small savings schemes.
Formal job creation under EPFO up 1.2% in April at 1.9 million: Payroll data
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation saw a 1.17% increase in net formal job creation in April, reaching 1.91 million. New subscriber enrollment dipped slightly compared to April 2024, but increased from March 2025, with young adults dominating new additions.
EPF: Do you need to upload documents on EPFO portal to update your date of joining and leaving a job?
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has streamlined the process for EPF members to update their employment history, including joining and exit dates. Members with Aadhaar-validated UANs can now directly update profile details without document uploads.
EPFO cautions members against taking help from agents for online services
The EPFO cautions members against using third-party agents for services, advising them to utilize the free online portal to protect their financial data. The organization has streamlined processes like KYC updates and claim submissions, removing employer approvals in many cases.
EPF 3.0: Withdraw PF by swiping from ATMs
Swift and hassle-free withdrawal of provident fund money could be revolutionary. Paradoxically, the current time-consuming and tedious process of submitting claims to take out money, and getting approvals, inherently acts as a disincentive or a deterrent for EPF members from making frequent and early withdrawals.
Deadline to activate UAN for EPFO's ELI Scheme extended again; Check new last date, how to activate your UAN and avail benefits
Employees can activate their UAN through the EPFO portal using an Aadhaar-based OTP. This activation is mandatory to claim monetary benefits under the ELI scheme announced in the Union Budget 2024.
Govt to promote these employees day before retirement: Will their pension increase?
The Ministry of Home Affairs will grant honorary ranks, one level higher. This initiative, led by Prime Minister Modi, aims to boost morale and self-respect without financial benefits.
EPF changes in 2025: New form to transfer EPF account, instant UAN activation, other announcements made by EPFO that you need to know
EPFO has recently announced several important updates aimed at making Provident Fund (PF) operations more efficient, transparent, and user-friendly.
Govt ratifies interest rate of 8.25% on employees' provident fund for FY25
The central government has approved an 8.25% interest rate for Employees' Provident Fund deposits for fiscal year 2024-25. This benefits over 7 crore subscribers. The rate matches last year's, supported by strong income. EPFO also saw a surge in auto-claims settlements. You can check your EPF balance easily. Use the UMANG app, EPFO portal, or a missed call.
EPF withdrawals via ATM, instant UPI as EPFO 3.0 likely to roll out in June 2025
The EPFO is set to revolutionize PF withdrawals by June 2025, enabling instant access via UPI and ATMs, pending NPCI approval. This initiative, supported by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, will allow members to check balances and transfer funds seamlessly.
Tech adoption picks up in Corporate India; so does employment fraud
Indian companies are grappling with a surge in employment fraud, including fake credentials and moonlighting, prompting increased reliance on background checks. EY's report reveals widespread discrepancies across sectors like IT, finance, and healthcare, with experienced professionals often involved. Technology-led verification solutions are now crucial for maintaining ethical standards and informed hiring decisions.
EPF website not working? Check your PF balance with missed call or SMS
Facing trouble accessing your EPF passbook online? The EPF Passbook portal offers a convenient way to check your Provident Fund (PF) balance. However, users may sometimes face difficulties accessing it due to several reasons.
Net formal jobs under EPFO up 1.1% at 1.45 million in March: Payroll data
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation witnessed a 1.15% increase in net formal job creation in March 2025, reaching 1.45 million. New subscriber enrollment grew by 2.03% compared to February 2025, with the 18-25 age group constituting a significant portion of new members. Rejoining members also saw an 11.8% increase, indicating a trend of continued social security protection.
EPFO onboards 14.58 lakh net members during March 2025
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation saw a rise in new members in March. EPFO added over fourteen lakh new members. Most new subscribers are between eighteen and twenty-five years old. Many previously exited members rejoined EPFO. Female subscribers also increased. Maharashtra leads in net payroll addition among states. These numbers reflect growing employment and awareness of employee benefits.
Delayed EPF interest? Will you be at loss if EPF interest credit is delayed?
If the annual interest credit is delayed, many EPF subscribers may become apprehensive if they will lose the opportunity to earn compound interest on accrued interest due to this delay. Members can conveniently check their EPF balance through the UMANG app, EPFO portal, SMS, or missed calls.
EPFO simplifies UAN allotment: Now generate, activate UAN instantly with Face ID on UMANG App; Know how to use it
The EPFO circular has specified the process that provident fund members can use to instantly get and activate their UAN. It is important to note that UAN is one of the important documents in EPF.
Changes in EPF website: EPFO updates Form 13 to ease PF account transfer process, to show taxable PF
Employees Provident Fund Organisation has made some changes. A new version of Form 13 simplifies PF transfers. The EPF website now clearly shows taxable and non-taxable PF interest. These changes will help over 1.25 crore members.
EPFO subscribers can now generate UAN via face authentication process
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced face authentication for generating Universal Account Numbers (UAN) and accessing related services, simplifying the process for millions of subscribers. This initiative, along with the removal of certain documentation requirements and employer approvals, aims to provide contactless, secure, and fully digital service delivery.
EPFO enables face authentication for UAN generation and activation
This is part of the series of measures announced by EPFO over the last one month under EPFO 2.0 initiative to streamline processes and simplify procedures. The move aimed at enhancing the ease of living for millions of EPFO subscribers while fast-tracking UAN generation and activation for all EPFO subscribers.
UAN is a must for smooth transfer of Provident Fund
An employee is supposed to have a single UAN. Read on to find out what to do in case of multiple UANs and how to avoid it while changing jobs.
EPF UAN: Do you need to activate UAN every time you change jobs? Check details here
EPFO UAN: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to work in a campaign mode with employers and ensure the activation of the Universal Account Number (UAN) of employees. The activation process can be completed using an Aadhaar-based OTP
How to find UAN online on EPFO portal: Step-by-step guide
The 12-digit unique number called the Universal Account Number (UAN) remains the same throughout an employee's career, regardless of how many jobs he or she has switched.
How to link UAN with Aadhaar
Here are three ways to link UAN to Aadhaar for faster PF claim settlement after you have activated your UAN.
EPFO relaxes UAN rule for PF settlement, but sets riders
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) had made it mandatory to provide UAN on claim application forms in December last year.
Have multiple EPF account UANs? Here’s how to merge more than two UANs
The UAN is constant throughout your career; even if you change jobs over the years, your UAN will remain the same. With the use of the Universal Account Number, or UAN, one can merge their multiple EPF accounts.
EPFO simplifies PF account transfer process on job change
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has made it easier to transfer PF accounts. Now, employer approval is not needed in most cases. This change speeds up the transfer process. It benefits over 1.25 crore members. Around Rs 90,000 crore will be transferred faster each year. EPFO has also introduced bulk UAN generation. This ensures quicker crediting of funds.
EPFO online services not available without active UAN: Here’s how to activate it
EPFO online services not available without active UAN: Universal Account Number (UAN) is a 12-digit number provided to each member of EPFO. The UAN acts as an umbrella for the multiple EPF Member IDs allotted to an individual. Employees should activate UAN to avail any EPFO services online.
How your UAN details can help in transferring EPF account to new employer
Individual employees can effortlessly transfer their EPF with the help of their UAN numbers. Before completing an account transfer application, members must remember to link their Aadhaar and seed their bank data against their UAN in order to make PF transfer claims online.
Link UAN with Aadhaar by Dec 31 else EPF account contributions will stop: Here's how to link
The UAN deadline was extended several times. Initially, UAN-Aadhaar linking was to be done May 31, 2021. However, this was extended twice again - first to August 31, 2021 and then to November 30, 2021. The deadline was extended to December 31, 2021.
Government may make UAN mandatory for EPFO subscribers
The UAN remains portable throughout the lifetime of an employee and they don't have to apply for PF transfer claims at changing jobs.
How to check if EPF UAN is linked with Aadhaar: Ways to link UAN with Aadhaar
If you are not sure if your UAN is linked to Aadhaar, then follow the steps below to check. Here are different ways to link your UAN with Aadhaar.
How to activate UAN for your EPF account
To access various services such as updating nomination details, making a withdrawal etc. on the EPFO's member sewa portal, your Universal Account Number, commonly knows as UAN, must be activated. Here is how to do it.
Aadhaar-UAN linking deadline extended till November 30, two and half months after expiry of old one
In May 2021, the government made it mandatory for UAN to be linked with the Aadhaar number. This was done under section 142 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 through a gazette notification dated April 30, 2021.
EPF account: How to generate, activate UAN
Employees can create their own UAN numbers by following a few simple procedures. After you have your 12-digit UAN number, you can access your Employee Provident Fund (EPF) account. It also allows you to check the balance of your EPF account and review your passbook.
Wrong EPF member ID linked to your UAN? Here is how you can delink it
The EPFO introduced a facility for delinking erroneous member IDs from UANs. Members can now delink wrongly-linked IDs by following a step-by-step process on the EPFO portal, ensuring their UANs reflect accurate employment records.
KYCs of over 50% EPF subscribers not seeded with UAN
The government has directed all establishments covered under EPFO to get 100% KYC seeded with UANs of the PF Members. Seeding of these KYC details with UAN is mandatory and failure in doing so is a punishable offence.
Implementation of EPFO's UAN at tardy pace in East: Official
Out of 35 lakh active provident fund users only 1.73 lakh users from West Bengal have opted for the UAN till date, the official stated.
Seed your bank account with UAN to get easy PF withdrawal, seamless transfer: EPFO
Linking your bank account to your UAN ensures that your monthly EPF contributions are seamlessly transferred directly into your account, providing convenient and immediate access to your funds.
No leave till October 15, complete work on UAN: EPFO to staff
No EPFO staff can take leave till October 15, the deadline to make portable universal account PF numbers (UAN) operational, the retirement fund body said.
Linking EPF with Aadhaar mandatory now: How to check if UAN is linked with Aadhaar number
The government has made it mandatory for UAN to be linked with Aadhaar so that employers are able to file Employee Cum Return (ECR) challan and deposit the money into your EPF account from September 1, 2021. Here's how you can check if your UAN is linked to Aadhaar.
How to generate UAN online using Aadhaar even before joining a new job
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has put in place an online mechanism through which one can self-generate the UAN.
Applying for higher EPS pension? What to do if name in application is not as per UAN
EPFO has released important FAQs related to errors members are facing while applying for higher EPS pension. Here are few FAQs when your name, details is not as per UAN.
How to reset or change your EPF UAN password?
You can reset your password if your UAN has been activated. If you've forgotten your UAN password and want to reset it using your phone number, or if you want to change it without using your phone number, follow the procedures.
EPFO issues 4.17 cr UANs for seeding with workers' KYCs
Initiating the process of providing portable Universal Account Numbers to members, retirement fund body EPFO today issued 4.17 crore UANs to firms for seeding them with workers' KYCs like Aadhaar and bank account number.
EPFO to receive your PF contributions only if UAN is linked to current employer
From December 20, 2016, EPFO is introducing a new version of Electronic Challan cum Return to provide a unified platform for various EPF services.
Deadline to activate UAN for EPFO's ELI Scheme extended again; here is how to activate your UAN and avail benefits
The UAN activation and linking of bank account with Aadhaar is necessary to avail of benefits under the EPFO's Employment-Linked Incentive Scheme
Deadline to activate UAN for EPFO's ELI Scheme extended to this date: Here is how to activate UAN to avail ELI benefits
The UAN activation and linking of bank accounts with Aadhaar is necessary to avail of benefits under the EPFO's Employment Linked Incentive Scheme.
How to update UAN and EPF KYC details Online
UAN stands for Universal Account Number is a 12-digit number given to each EPFO member. Here are few important FAQs on UAN KYC, release by EPFO.
EPFO: No ELI benefits if you don't activate UAN by November 30, 2024, how to activate UAN on EPFO member portal
UAN activation deadline: Employees must activate their Universal Account Number (UAN) and link their Aadhaar to their bank accounts. This mandatory step must be completed by November 30, 2024.
How to find your UAN
The EPFO has a portal where subscribers can view account details, download EPF passbook and carry out transactions such as withdrawal of funds or transfer of PF money from one employer to another.
1.09 crore UANs portable out of 6.38 crore issued by EPFO: Bandaru Dattatreya
UAN provides automatic portability of PF account on change of employment if the employee has activated his UAN by seeding his KYC details through the employer.
Need to change your name in EPF? No documents required for Aadhaar-linked UAN
EPFO has simplified updating member profiles for those with Aadhaar-validated UANs, eliminating the need for documents in many cases.
Deadline to activate UAN for EPFO's ELI scheme is February 15: How to activate UAN to avail ELI benefits
The deadline to activate the Universal Account Number (UAN) and link your bank account with Aadhaar for the EPFO's Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme is February 15, 2025. UAN activation enables access to EPFO's online services.
4 ways to link PF account with Aadhaar
To file any EPF withdrawal claim online, it is mandatory for your EPF account to be linked to Aadhaar. You are required to link your UAN to your Aadhaar number. Before starting the linking process, ensure that your UAN is active.
EPFO simplifies PF transfer process; move to benefit over 12.5 million members
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has streamlined PF account transfers by eliminating employer approval in most cases, benefiting over 12.5 million members. This revamp simplifies the process, speeds up transfers of approximately ₹90,000 crore annually, and includes a feature for bifurcating taxable and non-taxable PF components.
EPFO extends deadline to activate UAN for ELI scheme, check last date here
UAN Activation deadline extended: The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline to activate UAN and Aadhaar seeding of bank account to December 15, 2024, from the original deadline of November 30, 2024. The extension was announced via a post on X. The EPFO has issued the circular for the same as well.
Employers must activate staffers' UAN by April 1 in Madhya Pradesh: EPFO
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has asked employers to activate their employees' Universal Account Numbers (UAN) by April 1 in Madhya Pradesh.
EPFO simplifies provident fund transfer process, benefits 12.5 million members
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has made provident fund transfers easier. Now, employer approval is not needed in many cases. This benefits over 12.5 million members. The system also divides taxable and non-taxable PF amounts. This helps calculate tax deductions accurately. The move will speed up transfers worth around ₹ 90,000 crore yearly.
EPFO taking legal action against cos for not meeting UAN norms
EPFO has started taking legal action against employers who are not complying with its guidelines on the Universal Account Number (UAN) for employees
EPFO makes UAN mandatory for all employers under its purview
The deadline for completing the formalities is August 25 after which action will be taken against those failing to comply with the order.
EPF account: How to link your new mobile number with EPF UAN
Employees PF balance and notifications regarding employer contributions will be sent to the registered mobile number. If you don’t have your previous number with you, in that case you will have to register mobile number with Aadhaar.
Merge 10 old EPF accounts at one go with this new service
Under this facility, subscribers of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) can merge as many as 10 previous accounts with their UAN at one go.
How EPFO's unified portal can help employees
Although it is still not mandatory for one to link their UAN to Aadhaar, doing so can make life simpler and the claims settlement process can be a breeze.
EPF interest rate: Will you lose higher interest on EPF if you don't transfer your EPF account from old to new employer?
Indian salaried individuals should transfer their EPF accounts upon changing jobs to continue earning interest. Neglecting this transfer can lead to loss of potential gains, especially with the current EPF interest rate at 8.25%.
EPF new rules: EPFO issues SOP on how to freeze, defreeze UAN
In order to detect probable situations of suspicious accounts or transactions where there may be a risk of impersonation or fraudulent withdrawals, multiple stages of verification for MIDs, UANs, and institutions will be carried out as part of the SOP. Here is a look at EPFO's latest SOP freezing and defreezing UANs of EPF subscribers.
Deadline to activate UAN for EPFO's ELI Scheme ends on January 15, 2025: Step by step guide to activate UAN
Deadline to activate UAN: The UAN activation and linking of bank account with Aadhaar is necessary to avail of benefits under the EPFO's Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme.
10.96 lakh universal PF account numbers activated so far, EPFO to sensitise firms soon
As per Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) data, so far made 1.09 crore UANs are ready for activation by its members.
EPF account transfer on switching jobs: These employees can apply for EPF a/c transfer from old to new employer on their own; Check details here
EPF account transfer on switching jobs: The requirement for an employee to submit online transfer claims via the previous or current employer has been removed for specified cases listed below.
Your Aadhaar number can help you download your UAN, PPO from DigiLocker. Here's how
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) announced on its Twitter handle that the Pension Payment Order (PPO) number and Universal Account Number (UAN) are now available on the government's e-locker service DigiLocker.
Employers to get incentive for providing UAN to EPFO subscribers
UAN offers easy portability of PF accounts between employers. It also allows members to view their EPF accounts with current and former employers.
EPFO defers Aadhaar seeding with UANs for Northeast states, certain industries till Dec 31
“Considering the low Aadhaar penetration in the EPFO's administrative zone of north east region, time for mandatory seeding of Aadhaar in universal account number (UAN) for filing electronic challan cum return (ECR) is extended till 31.12.2021,” it said in a notification dated September 11.
How to merge two or more EPF accounts
If an individual has multiple UANs, then it's important that the individual mergers all his/her UANs so that balances from the old EPF accounts can be transferred to the EPF account held with his/her current employer. Given below is the online process of merging two or more UANs of EPF accounts. Do note that an online process can be undertaken provided all the EPF accounts (old as well as new) are KYC compliant.
Missed EPFO deadline to activate UAN for ELI benefits? You may get another chance to apply as govt yet to announce details
EPFO ELI deadline: The last date for UAN activation to get benefits under the ELI Scheme expired on November 30, 2024. If you are an EPF member and are eligible for ELI benefit but missed the deadline, then you may wonder if you will get another chance. ET Wealth online asked experts if EPF members will get another chance to claim benefits.
Portable PF A/c number to be launched on October 16
UAN will give the facility of collation of accounts, viewing of updated accounts as well as downloading the same and collation of pensionable service.
EPFO services soon at 2 lakh common service centres of IT Department
According to the data available at EPFO website, as many as 2.93 crore UAN's have been activated by subscribers, which are now portable for life.
Latest EPFO rules: How to unblock inoperative EPF account, settle claims
The EPFO has especially outlined the procedural complications involved in UAN generation/linking, KYC seeding, blocking, unblocking, and paying claims for transaction-less accounts and inoperative Accounts. Let us take a look at what the EPFO SOP had to say about inoperative accounts.
Now workers can generate UAN from EPFO portal directly
At present, workers are required to apply through their employers to get the universal account number (UAN), which enables them to avoid filing PF transfer claims on changing jobs. Now they do not have to depend on his or her employer for getting the UAN. The UAN remains the same throughout the life of a worker.
Now EPFO members having UAN can link Aadhaar online
Meeting the know your customers (KYC) norms by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers help them access a host of online services.
EPFO portal: How you can log in to your account
To be able to log into your account on the Member Sewa portal, you should first register yourself. The registration process requires you to activate your UAN. Follow these steps to register and log in to your account on the EPFO portal.
How to merge two or more EPFO accounts
With the introduction of the Universal Account Number, it is possible to consolidate multiple accounts into one single account for each EPFO member.
ELI benefits from EPFO: Deadline for eligible employees to activate UAN is November 30, 2024; here’s how to do it
All employees who wish to claim benefits of the employment-linked scheme (ELI) must activate their UAN and complete Aadhar verification by November 30th, 2024. ELI is classified into three categories and will cover first-time employees by offering them Rs 15,000 in 3 instalments, jobs in the manufacturing sector, and employer support.
Five steps to activate Universal Account Number
Former employer will provide UAN and member ID to the current employer. These details are mandatory for UAN activation.
Things about your PF number that you need to know
There is a general lack of awareness among employees regarding PF number. Check out the procedure to find the PF account number from the PAN/UAN card as well as some other ways for the same.
Money deadlines in March 2025: From special FD deadline to UAN activation
Key financial tasks must be completed before March 31, 2025, to optimize tax savings, invest in special FDs, and activate UAN for EPF-linked insurance. Special FD schemes from banks like SBI and Indian Bank offer higher interest rates, and these opportunities should be seized before their deadlines.
Employees' Provident Fund Organization to provide Universal Account Number to contributing members initially
According to the office order, the Labour Ministry has committed that the seeding of KYCs to the UAN number would be completed by 15th October, 2014.
EPFO likely to fix 8.25% as interest rate for FY 2024-25: How to check EPF balance, interest for previous years
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) may revise the interest rate on provident fund deposits for 2024-25 to between 8% and 8.25%. Members can check their EPF balance through the Umang app, EPFO portal, missed call, or SMS.
EPFO to seek clarity on transaction limit in Jan-Dhan scheme
UAN will be a big tool of social security in the hands of over 5 crore workers in organised sectors as they can get update on PF contribution.
