Here are few important FAQs on UAN KYC, release by EPFO.
1. What is KYC?
Know Your Customer or KYC is a one-time process which helps in identity verification of subscribers by linking UAN with KYC details. The Employees / Employers need to provide KYC details viz., Aadhaar, PAN, Bank etc., for unique identification of the employees enabling seamless online services.
2. How can I seed my KYC details with UAN?
o Login to your EPF account at the unified member portal
o Click on the “KYC” option in the “Manage” section o You can select the details (PAN, Bank Account, Aadhar etc) which you want to link with UAN
o Fill in the requisite fields o Now click on the “Save” option
o Your request will be displayed in “KYC Pending for Approval”
o Once employer approves the details the message will be changed to “Digitally approved by the employer”
o Once UIDAI confirms your details, “Verified by UIDAI” is displayed against your Aadhaar.
3. What to do if my employer is not approving KYC?
In case your employer is not approving KYC details, you can directly approach administration or HR department with request. If it is taking more time you can escalate it to higher authority in the organization. If no one is responding to your request you can approach EPF Grievance via http://epfigms.gov.in.
4. How do I know that KYC updated by me is approved by the employer?
The status will be shown against updated KYC document on the same page. The system will also trigger SMS on your register mobile number.
5. How can I seed my Bank account details?
o Login to your EPF account at the unified member portal o Enter your bank account number and IFSC code. o The details have to be approved by your employer. o Once approved the bank account gets seeded.
6. What can I do if my UAN is not seeded with Aadhaar? Member can himself seed UAN with Aadhaar by visiting member portal. Thereafter the employer must approve the same to complete the linkage. Alternatively, member can ask his employer to link Aadhaar with UAN. The member can use “e-KYC Portal” under Online Service available on home page of EPFO website or e-KYC service under EPFO in UMANG APP to link his/her UAN with Aadhaar without employer’s intervention.
7. Can I change my already seeded Bank account number?
Yes. The bank account number can be updated any number of times by following the steps mentioned above. However, the bank account details cannot be changed during pendency of any claim with EPFO.
8. What precautions should I take while seeding Bank account number?
You should seed active bank account to which you are either an individual or joint holder with your spouse. Also ensure that the bank account does not have a deposit cap greater than your withdrawal benefit.
9. I have changed my job. Should I activate my UAN again?
UAN has to be activated only once. You do not have to re-activate it every time you switch jobs.
10. Do I have to pay any fee for UAN registration?
No, UAN registration is free of cost and you do not have to pay any fee to activate it.