The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is a statutory body that manages the provident fund and pension schemes of employees in India. The Universal Account Number (UAN) is a unique identification number assigned to each employee registered with the EPFO. The UAN allows employees to view and manage their provident fund account online.
A recent report stated that more people joined the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation in 2021-22 than ever before, with 12.2 million new enrollments. This is much higher than the number of new enrollments in previous years, indicating that many new jobs were created in the formal sector.
If you are an employee and have lost your UAN or do not know how to find your UAN number, this article will guide you through the process.
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What Is a UAN Number?
The Unique Account Number (UAN) is a 12-digit code that enables access to your Employee Provident Fund (EPF) account. It provides access to multiple services linked to your EPF accounts such as balance checking, PF loan application, and withdrawal.
The EPFO assigns the UAN to you via your employer when you subscribe, and it will remain the same however you can change multiple jobs and organizations. So, in the case of job changes, EPF generates a fresh EPF account ID that links to your UAN. This prevents the need to create new PF accounts every time you switch jobs and allows for convenient viewing and reconciliation of your EPF account history.