EPFO UAN Activation Guide: If you are a PF account holder, this news may be especially relevant to you. Let us tell you that EPFO has released many new features for its users to help them avoid any problems. If you are a PF account holder, then you must have your UAN number. If you avail any online EPF service, such as checking PF balance, downloading passbook, making a claim, updating KYC, adding a nominee, updating profile, etc., you need a UAN number to avail these facilities. If you do not know about the UAN number, then in this article we are going to tell you in detail about the UAN number.
Know what UAN is?
Let us tell you that UAN (Universal Account Number) is a permanent identification number that EPFO issues to every eligible employee. The purpose of this number is to link all PF accounts. As a result, it becomes easy to transfer PF when the employee changes jobs. Makes online services simple. The employee gets better control over his PF account.
Why is it important to activate UAN?
If your UAN is not active, you will not be able to use many online features. Once your UAN is activated, you can view your PF passbook. You can check PF balance. With this, you can also make a PF claim. Can update KYC. Can add a nominee. Can update the profile. You can request a transfer online.
How to activate UAN online?
If your UAN has already been issued but is not yet activated, follow the steps below.
For this, go to the official Unified Member Portal of EPFO.
After this, click on the Activate UAN option given on the home page.
In that case, now fill in the requested information.
In such a situation, ensure that the information is correct as per EPFO records.
After this, enter the captcha code.
Accept the Declaration with this.
Now click on Get Authorisation PIN.
OTP will be sent to the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar.
Enter the OTP and verify it.
After this, click on Validate UAN Activation.
If all the details are correct, your UAN will be successfully activated.
What will happen after activation?
Login password can be obtained after UAN is activated.
You can log in to the EPFO portal.
PF Passbook can be seen.
Other online services can be used.
If you do not remember the password, you can create a new one using an OTP via the Forgot Password option.
How to check PF Balance?
To check PF balance, log in to the Member Portal from the EPFO Member Portal.
Enter UAN in this process.
After this, enter the password.
After this, fill in the captcha.
After this, click on Login.
After this, see the passbook.
In which you will get all the details.
Check PF Balance from UMANG App
PF Balance can also be seen through the UMANG App.
First download the UMANG App.
After this, select EPFO Service.
Now open the View Passbook option.
After this, enter your UAN.
After this, verify your OTP.
After this, you will see the passbook.
Missed Call to PF Balance
EPFO missed call facility is also available. If your mobile number is registered with UAN. After a missed call on the fixed number, you can receive PF-related information via SMS within some time. In the PF Passbook, you can see the employee’s contribution, employer’s contribution, pension contribution, interest, total amount, deposited amount, etc.
What to do if UAN is not active?
If there is a problem during activation, it may be due to the following reasons: the name differs between Aadhaar and EPFO records, the date of birth does not match, the mobile number is not updated, the UAN is entered incorrectly, the OTP is not received, etc. There is a problem in activating the UAN number.
Why is KYC update necessary?
If your KYC is incomplete, you may encounter issues with many online services. For this, it is better to keep Aadhaar, PAN and bank account updated. If you do not complete all these tasks, you will not be able to see the PF balance.
Why should one check PF balance timely?
If you check your PF balance from time to time, you will be able to tell whether your contributions are being credited correctly. With this, you will get information about whether interest is being added. With this, information on whether the employer is contributing the amount on time is available at the right time.
Conclusion
For information, UAN is required for almost all online services related to EPFO. After activating it, employees can easily avail PF balance check, passbook download, KYC update, online claim, PF transfer and other services. If you do not have internet facility, you can also get information related to PF through SMS and the missed call service of EPFO. If there is any kind of mistake during activation, then first of all check whether your Aadhaar, mobile number and EPFO information match with each other or not. When this happens, the process of UAN activation becomes easier.