EPF: How to know your UAN? A step-by-step guide

The Universal Account Number (UAN) is the identity number for all EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation) subscribers which works like PAN for income tax payers. It works like a common identification ID for EPF subscribers who may have multiple employers in quick succession. This effectively means subscribers can have numerous member IDs given by as many […]

How to check your EPF account balance? A step-by-step guide

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) stands as an excellent avenue for retirement savings in India. It promotes consistent savings by involving contributions from both employees and employers. The automatic deduction from your salary for EPF renders it an exceedingly convenient method for retirement savings. Below is an outline of the contribution framework: Employee’s contribution: Typically, […]

Have multiple EPF account UANs? Here’s how to merge more than two UANs

When employees change jobs, sometimes they end up having multiple Universal Account Numbers (UAN) allotted. By combining all your older UANs with the newest, you can stay away from possible losses. The UAN is a unique 12-digit number provided by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The UAN is constant throughout your career; even if […]