If you work for a private company and receive a salary, chances are you have a Provident Fund (PF) account. Every Employee Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) member is assigned a Universal Account Number (UAN), a 12-digit unique identifier essential for accessing your PF account, checking balances, and making withdrawals.
However, if you forget your UAN, you might find yourself stuck with important financial tasks. Fortunately, the EPFO provides a simple method to retrieve your UAN number online.
Why is Your UAN Number Important?
Your UAN number acts as a gateway to your PF account, enabling you to:
✔ Check PF balance and contributions
✔ Withdraw funds from your PF account
✔ Transfer PF balance when switching jobs
✔ Download your EPF passbook
✔ Update KYC details for seamless transactions
Without your UAN, you won’t be able to access your EPFO account, causing delays in financial transactions.
How to Recover Your UAN Number Online?
If you’ve misplaced your UAN number, follow these simple steps to retrieve it:
Step-by-Step Guide to Recover UAN:
1️⃣ Visit the EPFO UAN Portal
Go to the official EPFO member portal:
🔗 https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/
2️⃣ Click on “Know Your UAN”
On the right-hand side of the homepage, locate the “Important Links” section and click on “Know Your UAN.”
3️⃣ Enter Your Registered Mobile Number
Provide the mobile number linked to your EPFO account and enter the captcha code displayed on the screen.
4️⃣ Request OTP Verification
Click on “Request OTP” to receive a one-time password (OTP) on your registered mobile number.
5️⃣ Validate OTP
Enter the OTP received via SMS, fill in the captcha code, and click “Validate OTP.”
6️⃣ Provide Personal Details
After OTP verification, enter the following details:
✔ Full Name (as per EPF records)
✔ Date of Birth (as per EPFO records)
✔ Aadhaar Number OR PAN Number
✔ Captcha Code
7️⃣ Retrieve Your UAN
Click on “Show My UAN” to display your Universal Account Number on the screen.
✅ Note: Save your UAN securely for future reference to avoid retrieval issues later.
Alternative Ways to Find Your UAN
If you’re unable to retrieve your UAN online, you can:
✔ Check Your Salary Slip – Employers usually mention UAN details on salary statements.
✔ Contact Your HR/Employer – Your HR department can provide your UAN linked to your PF account.
✔ Call EPFO Helpline – Dial EPFO’s toll-free helpline number 1800-118-005 for assistance.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.