UAN Tips: Save Your UAN Card in DigiLocker and Access Instantly

Kokila Chokkanathan
The Universal Account Number (UAN) is crucial for every salaried employee in India. It helps manage your Provident Fund (PF) account, track contributions, and claim withdrawals. Forgetting your UAN can be frustrating—but storing it digitally makes life much easier. Here’s how you can save your UAN card in DigiLocker or UMANG app and access it anytime.

1. What is a UAN Card?

The UAN card is issued by the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). It serves as:

  • A proof of your PF account
  • An identity card containing personal details
  • A document to manage PF-related transactions online
Every employee has a 12-digit unique UAN number linked to their PF account.

2. Why You Should Keep Your UAN Card

Saving your UAN card digitally provides multiple benefits:

  • Easy access: Check your UAN anytime, anywhere
  • Identity proof: Works as PF identity for official use
  • Smooth transactions: Facilitates online PF withdrawals and claims
3. What Details Are on Your UAN Card?

Your UAN card contains essential personal and PF-related information:

  • Name of the employee
  • Father’s or husband’s name
  • Date of birth
  • Unique UAN number
  • Linked details from Aadhaar, PAN, or other identity proofs
4. How to Add Your UAN Card in DigiLocker

Follow these steps to save your UAN card securely:

1. Download and log in to the DigiLocker app. Link your Aadhaar if not done already.

2. Go to Issued Documents → click See All.

3. Click the search icon and type EPFO.

4. Select UAN from the options.

5. Enter your UAN number and click Get Document.

6. Your data will be fetched from EPFO.

7. Access the card under the Issued section, and you can even download it for offline use.

5. Alternative Method: UMANG App

You can also download your UAN card via the UMANG app:

1. Open the app and select EPFO services.

2. Click on Download UAN Card.

3. Enter your UAN number and other requested details.

4. Download your card instantly.

✅ Bottom Line

Digitally storing your UAN card ensures you never lose access to your PF account details. Whether through DigiLocker or UMANG, keeping it handy on your phone allows for instant verification, smooth withdrawals, and easy identity proof for official use.

 

Disclaimer:

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