Have Multiple PF Accounts? Here’s how to combine them under one UAN on EPFO portal; Check process, timeline, other details
EPFO has introduced an easy process to consolidate multiple PF accounts under a single UAN. Employees can merge their accounts online through the EPFO Member Portal or by emailing uanepf@epfindia.gov.in.
Frequent job changes often come with better career opportunities and salary increase, but can also lead to multiple Employee Provident Fund (EPF) accounts. While every employer creates an account for Provident Fund contributions, your Universal Account Number (UAN), a unique 12-digit identifier, is intended to remain constant throughout your career.
But in many cases, especially when joining new organizations, multiple UANs are created, making tracking of contributions and withdrawals confusing. To solve this problem, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has launched an easy online facility to help employees merge their previous PF accounts into a single, active UAN.
Merging Multiple PF Accounts Online
EPF members can now consolidate their accounts via the EPFO Member Portal in just a few steps:
Visit the Official EPFO Member Portal and log in using your UAN, password and captcha code.
Click on the ‘Online Services’ tab and select ‘One Member, One EPF Account (Transfer Request)’.
Verify that your personal information such as your name, bank account and mobile number matches your Aadhaar information.
Select your current or previous employer for transfer approval.
Submit the request and note the tracking ID generated after submission. This ID can be used to track your claim status.
Once the request is verified by your employer and EPFO, your old accounts will be merged and funds will be transferred to your active UAN linked account.
How to Merge PF Accounts with Email?
Employees who cannot access the portal can also request account consolidation via email. Just send an email to uanepf@epfindia.gov.in with the following details:
Your active UAN
Personal information (name, date of birth, mobile phone number)
List of your old PF account numbers
After verification, EPFO will deactivate your previous UANs and enable transfer of funds to your active account. This method allows all your retirement savings to be combined under a single profile.
Tracking Your Transfer Request
Once you initiate the transfer, you can track its progress on the EPFO portal under the ‘Track Claim Status’ section. Usually the process is completed within 10 to 15 working days depending on the verification and processing time by the employer and EPFO.
Why is Consolidation Important?
Merging your old PF accounts ensures that your entire pension institution remains organized and secure under a single UAN. This not only simplifies fund management, but also increases transparency, allowing you to easily check your total balance, interest earnings and contribution history in one place.
By keeping your PF data together, you can avoid complications when calculating withdrawals or retirement later in your career.
