If you are a salaried employee and want to protect your PF money, then it is very important to link your Aadhaar to UAN. This easy process can be done online sitting at home, which makes your PF extract easier and reduces the risk of getting money stuck. Let’s know the entire process of this linking and its benefits.

Why is Aadhaar-UAN linking necessary?

By connecting the base to the UAN, the requirement of the employer’s approval for PF withdrawal is eliminated, which makes the process faster and easier. Apart from this, this linking also eliminates the problem of duplicate accounts and your data remains safe under the same UAN. This linking is also necessary for ECR and EPFO contribution.

4 ways to link Aadhaar-UAN

The following 4 methods are available to connect Aadhaar to UAN:

1. Through Umang App

Download the Umang App and choose EPFO → E-KYC services → Aadhaar Seeding option.

Enter your UAN and OTP, then add the base details.

The linking will be done immediately after OTP verification twice.

2. EPFO member through portal

Log in on the official portal of EPFO with UAN and password.

Manage → KYC → Choose Aadhaar option.

Enter the Aadhaar number and name, then save.

These details will go to the pending KYC, and after approval from the employer, they will appear in the approved KYC.

3. EPFO through E-KYC portal

Link UAN to Aadhaar, select the option.

Enter UAN and mobile number, then verify OTP.

Verify authenticity through OTP received on mobile or email, and the linking will be completed immediately.

4. Offline method

Go to the nearest EPFO office or CSC Common Service Center.

Fill the Aadhaar seeding application form and submit self-interest copies of UAN, Aadhaar and PAN.

After verification, the linking will be confirmed through SMS on mobile.

Benefits of linking Aadhaar-UAN

Simple procedure: PF withdrawal can be done online without the permission of the employer.

Security: Aadhaar-based identity reduces the risk of fraud.