How to link Aadhaar to EPF account online?

Linking Aadhaar to EPF account online is an easy process. You can link your Aadhaar to your PF account or update your KYC information online using UAN member portal. These details include Aadhaar number, PAN number, and your bank account details. In this post, let us take a look at how to link Aadhaar to PF account or update your KYC details online.

Aadhaar is very important for all the UAN and EPF related services. Linking of Aadhaar / KYC update in your PF account can give you many benefits. Therefore, all the EPF members should update KYC in EPF account.

What is KYC?

KYC means “Know Your Customer”. It is a process by which banks and financial institutions obtain proper information about the identity and address of the customers. In this process, you have to prove your identity and address by producing a copy of identity proof and address proof. Aadhaar is an important document as it contains details like your name, your photograph, date of birth and address.

Documents used for KYC at UAN portal

Following documents can be used for KYC at UAN portal

1. Bank Account Number

2. PAN Card

3. Aadhaar Card

4. Passport

5. Driving License

6. Election Card

7. Ration Card

8. National Population Register

How to link Aadhaar to EPF account online?

You can easily link your Aadhaar to EPF account by using the online facility of EPFO. Nowadays, there is no need to upload a scanned copy of your card, only number and expiry date in enough. Just follow step by step instructions given below.

1. Go to the EPFO website http://www.epfindia.com

2. Click on the “KYC Updation (Member)” button in the top right corner of the window.

3. Nest screen, you are at EPFO unified EPF portal.

4. Login to UAN portal using your UAN number and password.

5. Once you logged in, the screen will look like the below image.

6. Under the “Manage” tab, you will find “CONTACT DETAILS” and “KYC” in the drop-down menu. Click on it.

7. Here, you will find a form to update KYC. EPFO has given several options such as Bank Account Number, PAN Card, Aadhaar, Passport, Driving License, Election Card, Ration Card and National Population Register.

8. Select the “Aadhaar” option and enter the Aadhaar number and your name as it is written on your card. Click on “Save” button. If there is a mismatch in names, then contact your HR department immediately to resolve the issue.

9. Now you can see it in the “Pending KYC” section until it is approved by your employer. As you can see in the image below.

10. This information will be sent to your employer for approval. Once it is approved, then you can see it in the “Approved KYC” section. As you can see in the image below.

How to update KYC in EPF account online?

Aadhaar, PAN, and Bank account details are the most important documents required for completing this process. When you find the form to update KYC while linking Aadhaar to PF account. At this stage, you can update any of the mentioned documents through this form. Just you need to enter the document number and name as it is written on your document. However, along with the bank account number, you also need to enter the IFSC code of the bank.

Importance of KYC update in EPF

All the EPF members should update their KYC for EPF UAN. These details include Aadhaar, PAN, and your bank account details. You must update these details with UAN database as soon as possible. KYC update with UAN gives the following benefits.

1. KYC updated account does not face any delay during EPF transfer and withdrawal.

2. At the time of EPF withdrawal, PAN is mandatory.

3. KYC updated PF account holders can withdraw EPF online without the attestation of their employer.

4. Your bank account is necessary to get your EPF payments. If you have updated your correct bank account number then EPFO directly transfers the money to your account through electronic mode.

5. Aadhaar updation in EPF account will make it easy to merge your various UAN number into one UAN.

Hope now you can link your Aadhaar to EPF account and update your KYC information online.

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