Why Every Indian Employee Needs a Universal Account Number (UAN)

The Universal Account Number (UAN) is a unique 12-digit number assigned to employees in India by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). It acts as an umbrella for multiple Member Identification Numbers (EPF accounts) assigned to an individual by different employers. The UAN helps streamline the management of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) by linking all EPF accounts under a single ID, making it easier for employees to manage their retirement savings, check balance, and transfer or withdraw funds.