How to Merge two UAN EPF Accounts

Given below are the different methods to deactivate a UAN:

Method 1:

1. In case you have two UANs, the issue must be reported to the EPFO or the new employer.
2. An email must be sent to uanepf@epfindia.gov.in. The old and the new UAN must be mentioned in the email.
3. A verification will be conducted by the EPFO to resolve the issue.
4. Once the verification is completed, the old UAN will be deactivated.
5. A claim must be submitted now so that the EPF amount can be transferred to the new account.

Method 2:

The second method to deactivate one of the UANs is automatic and the process will be completed in quicker when compared to Method 1. The procedure to follow to deactivate one UAN using Method 2 is mentioned below:

1. EPFO members must request for the transfer of EPF amount from the old UAN to the new one.
2. The EPFO system automatically identifies the duplicate UAN when there is a request for the transfer of EPF.
3. The identification of the duplicate UAN will take place in intervals.
4. Once the identification is complete, the old UAN from where the funds are being transferred from will be deactivated.
5. Once the UAN is automatically deactivated, the old EPF account will be linked to the new UAN.
6. The EPFO member will receive an SMS that notifies the deactivation status of the old UAN.
7. In case the new UAN has not been activated by the employee, he/she will receive a request to activate the new UAN.
8. In case the employee has to receive any EPF arrears from his/her old employer, the new UAN will be auto-populated in the ECR. Once this is completed, the EPF arrears will be added to the EPF account that is linked with the new UAN.

Reasons why two UANs are allotted

The UAN is a unique number that is provided to EPFO members who contribute towards the EPF scheme. In case an employee changes his/her job, the Member ID will change, but the UAN remains the same. However, there are high chances that the employee will be allotted a new UAN as well. The most common reasons why a second UAN may be allotted are mentioned below:

1. The exit date is not updated by the previous employer: In case the previous employer does not mention the last working day or the exit date of the employee in the Electronic Challan and Return (ECR), a new UAN will be allotted by the new employer.

1. The UAN is not disclosed by the employee: In case an employee changes his/her job, the UAN that was allotted to them must be given to the new employer. In case the employee does not disclose the UAN and EPF details, the new employer will allot another UAN. Employees tend to not disclose the old UAN in case they have some issues with their old employer or do not want the new employer to about their past employment experience.

What Happens When You Possess Two UANs

Maintaining two active UANs concurrently violates regulations. An individual should possess only one UAN, consolidating all EPF accounts under it. EPF accounts are non-transferable between different employees. However, an individual with two UANs can initiate the transfer of their EPF account from one to the other, leading to the deactivation of their previous UAN. Consequently, an EPF account associated with one UAN must be transferred to another EPF account linked with a different UAN. 

Steps to Transfer EPF Online

1. Visit the EPFO online portal.
2. Enter your UAN, password, and captcha to log in.
3. Once you've logged in, navigate to the 'Online Services' section and select 'One Member-one EPF Account'.
4. Review and ensure the accuracy of all your personal details displayed on the next page.
5. Click on 'Get details' to view your PF details and verify them thoroughly.
6. After verifying, click on 'Get OTP' to receive a One-time Password (OTP) on your registered mobile number.
7. Enter the OTP received and click on 'Submit'.

1. Fill out Form 13, providing PF details from both your previous and current employers.
2. Upon completing the form, a Tracking ID will be generated for you to monitor the transfer progress.
3. Print the form, sign it, and submit it to your employer within ten days.
4. Your employers will verify the information provided, and upon approval, the EPF transfer will be successfully processed online.