“(Universal Account Number) UAN and Member ID are essential terms for anyone managing their Employee Provident Fund (EPF) account. While many people often get confused between the two, they play different but important roles in tracking your EPF savings. The UAN is a unique 12-digit number assigned to each employee, which remains the same throughout their career, regardless of how many jobs they change. On the other hand, the Member ID is linked to the specific employer you are working with. In this article, we’ll explain what UAN and Member ID mean, how they are different, and why they are important for managing your EPF account.”
The Universal Account Number (UAN) is a unique number given to workers by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO).
Here’s how it works in simple terms about UAN and Member ID :
What is UAN?
UAN acts like a master number for each worker. It connects all the different Member IDs that a worker gets from various employers (various companies/organisations)
Linking Member IDs: If a worker has multiple jobs, each employer might give them a different Member ID.
UAN helps link all these IDs together so that the worker can see all their account details in one place.
When Starting a New Job: If you already have a UAN, you need to give it to your new employer when you start a new job. This way, the new employer can connect your new Member ID to your existing UAN.
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Benefits of UAN
With UAN, you can easily access and manage information related to all your EPF accounts, no matter how many jobs you’ve had.
UAN simplifies tracking your EPF accounts by combining all Member IDs under one easy-to-use number.
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What is a Member ID?
A Member ID is a unique identification number assigned to an employee by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) when they join an organization. Each time you start a new job, your employer registers you with the EPFO, and you receive a new Member ID specific to that job.
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About Member ID:
Unique for Each Job: Every employer you work for will give you a different Member ID. This helps track your contributions and benefits related to that specific job.
Link to UAN:
When you have multiple Member IDs from different jobs, these can be linked to your Universal Account Number (UAN). This means you can manage and view details of all your Member IDs through one UAN.
Contribution Tracking: The Member ID helps keep track of your provident fund contributions, so you know how much money is being saved for your future.
In simple terms, a Member ID is like a personal account number for your EPF savings at each job. The UAN connects all these numbers, making it easier for you to manage your savings and benefits across different employers.
