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How to Find Your UAN: 3 Working Methods If you’re trying to check your Provident Fund (PF) balance or apply for a claim, the first thing you’ll need is your UAN – Universal Account Number.


But what if you don’t know your UAN? 

In this blog, we’ll guide you through possible ways to find your UAN, whether you’re a salaried individual, have switched jobs, or are simply curious about your PF.


What Is a UAN, and Why Is It Important?

UAN Universal Account Number. It’s a 12-digit number assigned by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to every employee who contributes to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF).

If you’ve worked at multiple companies, each employer opens a new PF account for you, but all of them are linked to the same UAN.


Why do you need to know your UAN?

Knowing your UAN allows you to:


Your UAN is the key to accessing and managing your retirement savings efficiently.


Method 1: Find Your UAN Using Mobile Number on EPFO Portal


This is the fastest and most direct method works if your mobile number is linked to your PF account.

Your UAN will be displayed on the screen and also sent via SMS to your registered mobile number.

This method works only if your mobile number is linked to your UAN. If it’s not, try Method 2.


Method 2: Get Your UAN from Your Employer or HR Team


If your mobile number isn’t linked or you can’t retrieve your UAN online, your employer is your best source.

Here’s what you can do:

Even if you’ve changed jobs, your UAN remains the same. Your most recent employer can share it with you.


Method 3: Find Your UAN Using the UMANG App


The UMANG app (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) is a government app that lets you access EPFO services, including viewing your UAN.


How to check your UAN on UMANG:


Method 4: A quick way to check your UAN: CheckMyPF by FinRight!


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You shouldn’t. If you do, raise a request to merge multiple UANs under one via EPFO grievance.

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Yes. UAN is your permanent identity. PF number (Member ID) changes with each employer.

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Yes. Once you know your UAN, you can activate it here: https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface

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