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How can I activate my UAN card?

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How can I activate my UAN card?

Following are the steps to activate UAN number
Step 1: Visit on your browser. Step 2: Select 'Our Services' and in the drop-down menu select 'For employees'. Step 3: On this page click on 'Member UAN/Online Services'. The page that now opens will take you to the UAN Member Portal.

Just so, do we need to activate UAN number?

Former employer will provide UAN and member ID to the current employer. These details are mandatory for UAN activation. The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced the Universal Account Number (UAN) for members. The number, which has to be allotted by an employer, needs to be activated.

Also Know, how can I get UAN number? Go to the EPFO's Unified Member Portal for UAN related services. Select the 'Know your UAN status' option under the 'important links' section. You will be redirected to another page. Here you have to input details such as current member ID or EPF account number, name, date of birth, mobile phone number and email.

Beside above, how long it will take to activate UAN number?

about 5 days

What if UAN is not activated?

Go to epfindia.gov.in and then click on 'For Employees' under the 'Our Services' section. Click on 'Member UAN/Online services' in the services section. You would reach the UAN portal. On this page, click on 'Activate your UAN'.

How do I know my UAN is activated?

Through UAN Portal using PF number/member ID. Step 2: Click on the tab 'Know your UAN Status'. The following page will appear. Step 3: Select your state and EPFO office from dropdown menu and enter your PF number/member ID alongwith the other details such as name, date of birth, mobile no, captcha code .

What is the purpose of UAN number?

The UAN is a 12-digit 'portable' number allotted to each member which gives them control of their EPF account and minimises the role of employer in matters related to a member's account. Universal number is a big step towards shifting the EPF services to online platform and making it more user-friendly.

How can I activate my UAN number without mobile number?

The easiest way to get UAN without mobile number is asking our Employer. The Employer portal has an option to list all the Employees with their respective UANs. So only your employer can help you. I have only a PF number and not registered a mobile number or not a UAN number.

Why is UAN activation required?

Individuals will need to activate or register their Universal Account Number (UAN) in order to access various facilities on the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) portal. It is mandatory for employers who have more than 20 employees working for them to register with the EPFO.

What is activation of UAN?

UAN activation
The number allows a member to view all his or her EPF accounts with current and former employers. With the number, a member can initiate the process of closing old accounts and transferring balances. The number, which has to be allotted by an employer, needs to be activated.

What is PF member ID?

Member Id or Member Identification Numbers or PF account number is the number given by EPFO to allow the employer to submit EPF and EPS contribution for the employee. It's like Employer opens an EPF account for its employee and contributes to that account every month.

How do I know my PF balance is non active?

You can also get details of your PF balance by giving a missed call on 011-229014016 from the registered mobile number in UAN portal. In this case, also you do not have to remember your UAN number. However, you need to be registered on the UAN portal and give KYC details.

How can I register my mobile number with UAN number?

How to Register Mobile Number in EPF Account
  1. Visit EPF Member Portal.
  2. Click on “Activate UAN”
  3. Enter your UAN, name, date of birth, mobile number and email id.
  4. Now click on “Get Authorization Pin”
  5. An OTP will be sent to your mobile number.

How can I know my UAN number by SMS?

UAN activated members may know their latest PF contribution and balance available with EPFO by sending an SMS at 7738299899 from registered mobile number. The member has to SMS "EPFOHO UAN" to 7738299899. The facility is available in 10 languages viz.

What is a UAN number?

Universal Account Number (UAN) is a 12 digit number which is provided to each member of the Employees' Provided Fund Organisation (EPFO) through which he can manage his PF accounts. It helps the person to get all Provided Fund (PF) information in one place irrespective of the organization he works for.

What is UAN card?

Download and Print UAN Card
UAN is basically a 12 digit number alloted to every working individual with the idea of avoiding allocation of multiple PF accounts to one individual. Irrespective of the organization the individual works with, his/her UAN remains the same and the PF account continues until he/she retires.

Is it possible to know previous employers with UAN number?

Yes, Your current employer can see your all previous employers through UAN as all previous EPF account are linked to your UAN number. Look what happen is when you join a new company they create a NEW UAN no. if you don't provide the old one. But one cannot Have more than one UAN as it is unique for each person.

How can I login my PF account?

Employees need to login the member portal by visiting the EPFO website (). You need to enter your 12 digit Activated UAN number and the password to view your account details. If you have not activated your UAN, you can also activate it by clicking on the tab below.