When employees switch jobs, they often apply for a new Universal Account Number (UAN) to access their Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) services online. However, many are unaware that having multiple UANs can complicate the process of claiming PF benefits and other services.
As per Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) guidelines, a member is not allowed to hold more than one UAN. To address this issue, the EPFO has clarified that employees do not need to generate a new UAN when changing jobs. The same UAN should be used across multiple employments, ensuring seamless EPF management.
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Further, to resolve the issue of multiple UANs, employees should consolidate their previous employment details with their current UAN using the ‘One Member One EPF Account’ feature available on the EPFO portal.
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN DO IT:
If you have multiple UANs, transfer the balance and service details from your old UAN(s) to your current UAN by submitting Form-13 online.
If your personal details (such as name, date of birth, or gender) are incorrect or do not match your Aadhaar details in the old UAN, you must get them updated by your previous employer.
Once corrected, link your UAN to your Aadhaar. If the details are correct, you can directly link your UAN with Aadhaar via the eKYC portal.
EPFO has also set a deadline for employers to activate Aadhaar-based UANs for their employees by November 30. This activation is necessary to access services like PF, pension, insurance, and employment-linked incentives.
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STEPS TO ACTIVATE YOUR UAN ON THE EPFO PORTAL:
Visit the EPFO Member Portal.
Click on the ‘Activate UAN’ link under Important Links.
Enter your UAN, Aadhaar number, name, date of birth, and Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
Ensure your mobile number is linked to Aadhaar to access EPFO’s digital services.
Agree to the Aadhaar OTP verification and click on ‘Get Authorisation PIN’ to receive an OTP on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
Enter the OTP to complete the activation process.
After successful activation, a password will be sent to your registered mobile number.
By correctly consolidating your EPF details, you ensure seamless access to your retirement funds without any issues.
