Understanding Multiple UAN Numbers
Multiple job changes may result in multiple UAN numbers. Each employer generates an Employee Member ID for contributing to the employee's EPF account and theoretically links it to the same UAN number. However, one may end up with multiple UAN numbers. You can merge different UAN numbers by logging into the UAN website and requesting the transfer of the old UAN to the new UAN. This process is similar to transferring a Member ID from the old employer to the new employer.
How to Merge 2 UAN Accounts
Ideally, an employee who is an EPF member can have only one UAN with multiple member IDs linked to it. However, one may end up having multiple UANs in the following cases:
- On joining a new company, you must inform your new employer about your existing UAN number. Your new employer will then open a new member ID and link it to your previous UAN. If you do not provide your existing UAN, a new UAN can be generated by your new company, resulting in duplicate UAN numbers being allotted.
- When you leave your company, your employer must furnish the "date of exit" details in the ECR (Electronic Challan cum Return). If they do not provide this information in time and you join a new establishment, this can result in two UAN numbers being allotted to you.
To use the facility, employees must have activated their UAN to which they want to transfer and should have linked their Aadhaar, PAN, bank account details with the IFSC code, and verified PAN and Aadhaar.
Steps to Merge UAN Accounts
1. Go to the EPFO UAN members’ portal and log in using your UAN and password. Use the UAN you want to transfer to.
2. Verify that all your details are populated in the UAN portal. Ensure there is no missing or incorrect information.
3. Verify that your KYC is approved.
4. Please check that your bank account number and IFSC code are correct.
5. Click on Online Services -> One Member One EPF (Transfer Request).
EPF Online Withdrawal/Transfer/Partial Withdrawal through UAN Online Services
The window is shown below. Please read the instructions and verify personal information and details of the UAN account into which the transfer will be affected.
Merge 2 UAN Transfer Request
Enter the details of previous accounts that need to be transferred. You should enter the UAN to which you want it to be transferred.
- For PF online transfer, select the details of the account to be transferred.
- The employee has to get his claim attested by the current or the previous employer.
- A PIN will be generated and sent to the registered mobile number.
- Submit the claim form to the selected employer.
- The employer should approve the request.
You can check the status of your EPF transfer claim by clicking on Online Services -> Track Claim Status. You will also receive regular updates. You can also check your claim status by going to the EPF website epfindia.gov.in -> Our services -> For Employee. Select Know Your Claim Status. Enter the UAN and the Captcha.
After submitting the form, within 2-3 weeks, your UAN account will be transferred. After the successful claim, the UAN passbook of the old and new employer will reflect the transfer as shown here.
EPS Transfer Information
There is no information about EPS transfer available. Your EPS pension is dependent on the number of years you contributed to EPS. Viewing Service Details on the UAN site is sufficient, but you can get Annexure K for your own record by raising an EPF grievance. Our article "What happens to EPS when you transfer your old EPF to a new employer" explains it in detail.
All credit to https://www.bemoneyaware.com/blog/ho...-accounts-epf/ for the explanatory article.
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3180Multiple job changes may result in multiple UAN numbers. Each employer generates an Employee Member ID for contributing to the employee's EPF account and theoretically links it to the same UAN number. However, one may end up with multiple UAN numbers. You can merge different UAN numbers by logging into the UAN website and requesting the transfer of the old UAN to the new UAN. This process is similar to transferring a Member ID from the old employer to the new employer.
How to Merge 2 UAN Accounts
Ideally, an employee who is an EPF member can have only one UAN with multiple member IDs linked to it. However, one may end up having multiple UANs in the following cases:
- On joining a new company, you must inform your new employer about your existing UAN number. Your new employer will then open a new member ID and link it to your previous UAN. If you do not provide your existing UAN, a new UAN can be generated by your new company, resulting in duplicate UAN numbers being allotted.
- When you leave your company, your employer must furnish the "date of exit" details in the ECR (Electronic Challan cum Return). If they do not provide this information in time and you join a new establishment, this can result in two UAN numbers being allotted to you.
To use the facility, employees must have activated their UAN to which they want to transfer and should have linked their Aadhaar, PAN, bank account details with the IFSC code, and verified PAN and Aadhaar.
Steps to Merge UAN Accounts
1. Go to the EPFO UAN members’ portal and log in using your UAN and password. Use the UAN you want to transfer to.
2. Verify that all your details are populated in the UAN portal. Ensure there is no missing or incorrect information.
3. Verify that your KYC is approved.
4. Please check that your bank account number and IFSC code are correct.
5. Click on Online Services -> One Member One EPF (Transfer Request).
EPF Online Withdrawal/Transfer/Partial Withdrawal through UAN Online Services
The window is shown below. Please read the instructions and verify personal information and details of the UAN account into which the transfer will be affected.
Merge 2 UAN Transfer Request
Enter the details of previous accounts that need to be transferred. You should enter the UAN to which you want it to be transferred.
- For PF online transfer, select the details of the account to be transferred.
- The employee has to get his claim attested by the current or the previous employer.
- A PIN will be generated and sent to the registered mobile number.
- Submit the claim form to the selected employer.
- The employer should approve the request.
You can check the status of your EPF transfer claim by clicking on Online Services -> Track Claim Status. You will also receive regular updates. You can also check your claim status by going to the EPF website epfindia.gov.in -> Our services -> For Employee. Select Know Your Claim Status. Enter the UAN and the Captcha.
After submitting the form, within 2-3 weeks, your UAN account will be transferred. After the successful claim, the UAN passbook of the old and new employer will reflect the transfer as shown here.
EPS Transfer Information
There is no information about EPS transfer available. Your EPS pension is dependent on the number of years you contributed to EPS. Viewing Service Details on the UAN site is sufficient, but you can get Annexure K for your own record by raising an EPF grievance. Our article "What happens to EPS when you transfer your old EPF to a new employer" explains it in detail.
All credit to https://www.bemoneyaware.com/blog/ho...-accounts-epf/ for the explanatory article.
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Good evening, I am Renuka Devi. My query is that my husband has 2 UAN accounts, and in both UAN accounts, we provided the same bank account details. Now, we are unable to withdraw money from the previous UAN and also unable to merge the UANs. Please provide me with the best solution to merge the UANs. We are not very interested in withdrawing, so please suggest a solution to merge the UANs. Thank you.
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Joint Declaration Form for UAN Correction
There is a form called the Joint Declaration Form. For any correction, including two UAN numbers, this form needs to be filled in detail and signed with both employer and employee signatures, in three copies. Submit the form at your EPFO/regional EPFO and get a signed acknowledged copy. Your UAN numbers will be merged by the EPF authority. Attach a copy of Aadhaar, PAN, and account number to be on the safer side.
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There is a form called the Joint Declaration Form. For any correction, including two UAN numbers, this form needs to be filled in detail and signed with both employer and employee signatures, in three copies. Submit the form at your EPFO/regional EPFO and get a signed acknowledged copy. Your UAN numbers will be merged by the EPF authority. Attach a copy of Aadhaar, PAN, and account number to be on the safer side.
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