Many people are confused about the difference between an EPF Passbook and a UAN Passbook. The UAN, or Universal Account Number, is given to every employee by the EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation). It records all the transactions in your EPF (Employees’ Provident Fund) account. If you forget your UAN, you can ask your employer to give it to you. We will show you how to find out your UAN Number and how to download your UAN Passbook from the EPF India website.
One of the biggest benefits for employees is that they can download or look at their EPF Passbook many times in a month. The UAN portal gives you many other advantages too. The EPF Passbook is very important for all employees, so we advise that every government employee should keep their Passbook in a safe place.
How To Check The PF Status With UAN
Following are the points for you to checkup carefully meanwhile you can follow them and check your PF Status
- Go to the official Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) website at www.epfindia.gov.in.
- Click on the ‘For Employees’ section under the ‘Our Services’ dropdown and select ‘Member UAN/Online Service (OCS/OTCP)’.
- Enter your UAN, password, and captcha code on the Unified Member Portal at unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in.
- Once logged in, click on the ‘Online Services’ tab available on the top menu bar.
- From the dropdown menu under ‘Online Services’, select ‘Track Claim Status’ to view the status of any claims you have filed.
- To check your PF balance and transaction details, visit the EPFO passbook portal at passbook.epfindia.gov.in/MemberPassBook/login, log in with your UAN and the same password used for the Unified Member Portal.
- Ensure your KYC details (Aadhaar, PAN, and bank account) are updated by clicking on the ‘Manage’ tab and selecting ‘KYC’. Updated KYC ensures smoother processing of claims and access to services.
- Under the ‘Manage’ tab, select ‘E-Nomination’ to file or update your nominations. This is important for the disbursement of PF benefits.
- Make sure your Aadhaar is linked with your UAN. This can be done under the ‘Manage’ tab by selecting ‘KYC’ and then ‘Aadhaar’.
- From the ‘View’ tab, select ‘UAN Card’ to download or print your UAN card, which contains essential details related to your PF account.
Procedure to GET UAN (Universal Account Number) Passbook Download
Following are the steps you need to consider about the downloading your UAN Number Online
- Use any web browser like Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari.
- Copy and paste the URL https://passbook.epfindia.gov.in/ into your browser’s address bar and press Enter.
- If your UAN account is already activated, click on the ‘Sign In’ button.
- No need to go through the new registration process if your account is already activated.
- Enter your UAN and password. Fill in all other required fields as prompted.
- Input your 10-digit PAN number as required.
- A PIN number will be sent to your registered mobile number via SMS.
- Enter the received PIN to complete the registration process on the UAN portal. This step is only required if you are activating your UAN for the first time.
- After successful activation, log in using your UAN, password, and the captcha code.
- Navigate to the ‘Download’ section and select the ‘Download Passbook’ option to download your EPF passbook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a UAN?
A UAN is a 12-digit number given to employees who contribute to the EPF. It’s unique and doesn’t change throughout your career.
Why do I need a UAN?
Your UAN helps manage your EPF accounts. It makes transferring funds between accounts easy and allows you to withdraw funds online.
What if I don’t know my PF number?
Your PF number is usually on your salary slip. If you can’t find it, ask your employer.
Can I get my UAN through my employer?
Yes, employers often have your UAN. It might even be on your salary slip.
What documents do I need to get my UAN?
You’ll need identity proof like Aadhaar or PAN, and your PF number.
What do I do if I have more than one PF account?
Your UAN links all your PF accounts. When you change jobs, give your UAN to your new employer to link your new PF account.
What should I do if I face issues getting my UAN ?
If you have trouble you can watch online tutorials for help or contact the EPFO helpdesk.