How to merge multiple EPF account UANs? A step by step guide
It’s best to have a single Universal Account Number (UAN) and connect all your EPF accounts to it. However, for various reasons, an employee may end up with multiple UANs. When changing jobs, failing to provide your previous UAN details to your new employer could result in them enrolling you for a new UAN.
For those unfamiliar, the UAN is a 12-digit identifier given to an individual, staying constant throughout their career regardless of job switches. Each employer may assign distinct member IDs to the same employee. The UAN serves as a central hub, connecting all these member IDs, thus providing a unified view of EPF contributions across different employments.
While there isn't a direct online feature to merge multiple UANs, you can start the consolidation process online and finish it by following a few offline steps. Here's a guide on what you can do:
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Contact EPFO via email: Send an email to uanepf@epfindia.gov.in, including your current active UAN and the UAN(s) you wish to merge.
Notify your employer: Inform your current employer about the issue. They can assist you in navigating the process and may even initiate the transfer on your behalf.
EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation) will validate the details and deactivate the previous UAN(s).
Funds transfer (Offline)
Before initiating the merger of your multiple UANs under the same EPF account:
While the online aspect only begins the process, it streamlines communication with the EPFO. You can also enlist your current employer's assistance in navigating the offline procedures.
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