Updated Mar 13, 2021 | 10:54 IST
UAN stands for Universal Account Number which is a 12-digit number allotted by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to both you and your employer. Got your first job? Here s how to activate Universal Account Number on EPFO portal | Photo Credit: BCCL
New Delhi: UAN, generated for every provident fund contributing member, acts as an umbrella for the multiple member IDs allotted to an individual by different organisations. The idea, therefore, is to link multiple Member Ids allotted to a single member under a single UAN. This number is only accessible to you. This unique identification number, in a way, is a virtual lock and key to your PF deposits.