How to Find our PF Account UAN Number

How to Find our PF Account UAN Number

How to Find Your Provident Fund (PF) Account UAN Number – Complete Guide (2025) Author: AMAL AJI | Published: May 23, 2024 (Updated April 2026) If you’re a salaried employee in India, you’ve probably heard of the Universal Account Number (UAN) . It’s a 12-digit unique ID that follows you through your entire career, no matter how many jobs you change. Without your UAN, you cannot check your Provident Fund (PF) balance, withdraw money, or transfer your PF when switching companies. Yet, many employees don’t know where to find their UAN or how to retrieve it if lost. In this guide, I’ll walk you through 5 reliable methods to find your UAN – from checking your payslip to using the UMANG app. I’ll also answer common questions and share tips to keep your PF account secure. Let’s dive in. Why Your UAN Is Crucial (And Why You Need It Now) Your UAN is like a permanent PF account number. Before UAN, each employer gave a different PF number, making transfers and withdrawals a nightmare. Now, UAN links …