EPFO UAN seeding: Wrong account details submitted? Beware! Correct it fast; just do this

In case you have seeded incorrect bank account details with your Universal Account Number (UAN) and are wondering how to correct the mistake, here is your step-by-step guide to do it. Incorrect details like account number or the IFSC code you may be in trouble. This may lead to failure of credit transactions.

IFSC or Indian Financial System Code is an 11-digit code written in an alphanumeric format, and it identifies the branches in the National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) network. This code is necessary for making digital transactions.

How to update your bank account details? You can do that in 5 easy steps:

1) Visit verified member portal - https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/ - and login with your user id and password.
2) After logging in, click on the 'Manage' tab.
3) Then select KYC from the dropdown menu.
4) Select the options Bank Account Number, Name and IFSC code and click to save the information.
5) Once it gets approved by the employer, updated bank details will be visible in approved KYC section.

In case you still find problems doing it, you can reach out to the organisation to get your issues addressed. The EPFO has made different mechanisms to address your issues and grievances. Various modes of registering and resolving grievances are - CPGRAMS, EPFiGMS, Call Center, Social Media, Emails, Nidhi Apke Nikat and Facilitation Centres.

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EPFO is one of the World's largest Social Security Organisations in terms of clientele and the volume of financial transactions undertaken. At present it maintains 19.34 crore accounts (Annual Report 2016-17) pertaining to its members," as per EPFO website. The organisation works under the aegis of Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India with 21 Zonal offices, 138 regional offices and 117 district offices.