UAN Number Tips: How to find your UAN number? Learn the easiest way here..

How to Get Your UAN: If you are employed and your salary is subject to monthly PF deductions, you definitely have a Universal Account Number (UAN). This number identifies your PF account. However, sometimes people forget their UAN number due to changing jobs, not logging in for a long time, or losing old documents. Without it, they cannot check their PF balance or withdraw money. If you are facing a similar situation, this article can be helpful. You can easily find your UAN number. Let's find out how:

Find your UAN number from home:
For this, you need to visit the EPFO ​​website. You must have the same mobile number that is registered with your PF account.
First, go to the EPFO ​​Member Portal. There you will see the 'Know Your UAN' option.
After clicking on this option, you will be asked for your registered mobile number. An OTP will be sent to that number. Enter the correct OTP for verification.
After this, you will have to fill in some basic information such as your name, date of birth, and Aadhaar or PAN number.
If your information matches the EPFO ​​records, your UAN number will be displayed on the screen.
In many cases, this number is also sent to your mobile via SMS.
The entire process is very easy and usually takes no more than two or three minutes.

Why is the UAN number so important?
It wouldn't be wrong to call the UAN number the key to your PF account. Through this number, you can check your PF balance, file online claims, and link your old PF account to your new account when you change jobs.

In addition, the UAN also shows when money was deposited into your account, how much the employer contributed, and whether you have made any withdrawals before. In a way, it becomes the PF identity of every employee.

So, if you have forgotten your UAN number, there is no need to worry. By following the easy steps mentioned above, you can retrieve it in minutes.

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