{"id":7138,"date":"2025-06-26T13:23:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T13:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=7138"},"modified":"2025-06-26T13:23:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T13:23:04","slug":"universal-account-number-uan","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/universal-account-number-uan\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Account Number (UAN)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/universal-account-number-uan\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Universal Account Number (UAN)<\/a><\/strong> is like your <strong>passport<\/strong> to all things <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/epf\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>EPF<\/a> (Employees&rsquo; Provident Fund). It helps you manage your PF account, check balance, transfer funds, and more&mdash;<strong>all in one place<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#x2019;s walk through the basics and how you can <strong>find<\/strong>, <strong>download<\/strong>, and <strong>transfer<\/strong> your UAN easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-uan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a UAN?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UAN is a <strong>12-digit unique number<\/strong> assigned to every employee contributing to EPF. It stays the <strong>same throughout your career<\/strong>, even if you change jobs. Each time you join a new employer, a new <strong>Member ID (PF account)<\/strong> is linked to your UAN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-find-your-uan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Find Your UAN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"option-1-from-your-employer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1: From Your Employer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your UAN is usually printed on your <strong>salary slip<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or, you can request your HR or payroll department<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"option-2-online-using-pf-number-or-aadhaar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2: Online Using PF Number or Aadhaar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>&#x201C;Know your UAN&#x201D;<\/strong> under Important Links<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your <strong>PF number<\/strong>, <strong>Aadhaar<\/strong>, or <strong>PAN<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your mobile number and verify with OTP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your UAN will be sent to your registered mobile via SMS<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-download-uan-passbook\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Download UAN Passbook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/passbook.epfindia.gov.in\/MemberPassBook\/Login.jsp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/passbook.epfindia.gov.in\/MemberPassBook\/Login.jsp<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in with your <strong>UAN<\/strong> and <strong>password<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your <strong>Member ID<\/strong> from the list<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#x201C;View Passbook&#x201D; to see or download a PDF<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-transfer-epf-to-new-employer-using-uan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Transfer EPF to New Employer Using UAN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Log in<\/strong> to <a href=\"https:\/\/unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">EPFO Unified Portal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>&ldquo;Online Services&rdquo; &gt; &ldquo;One Member &ndash; One EPF Account (Transfer Request)&rdquo;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify your personal and PF details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose whether your <strong>old employer<\/strong> or <strong>current employer<\/strong> will verify the transfer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit the request with OTP sent to your mobile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track your transfer status under &#x201C;Track Claim Status&#x201D;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>&#x1F4CC; <strong>Note<\/strong>: Both employers must have digitally registered signatures (DSC) for quick approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"benefits-of-uan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of UAN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One ID for multiple PF accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy transfer when switching jobs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online balance checks and statements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick withdrawal or partial claims<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SMS alerts for PF deposits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"simple-example\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple Example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine your UAN is like your school roll number. Even if you change classes (jobs), your roll number (UAN) remains the same. All your report cards (PF accounts) are linked to this one ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me know if you&#x2019;d like this as a step-by-step image guide or downloadable checklist!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Universal Account Number (UAN) is like your passport to all things EPF (Employees&#x2019; Provident Fund). It helps you manage your PF account, check balance, transfer funds, and more&#x2014;all in one place. Let&#x2019;s walk through the basics and how you can find, download, and transfer your UAN easily. What is a UAN? 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