EPFO UAN-Aadhaar linking facilities introduced to benefit UMANG mobile App users
Moving towards Digital India, EPFO has also launched e-Nomination facility for filing nomination form by the member. This functionality is available at member interface of EPFO Unified Portal (https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/). Any member having activated and Aadhaar seeded UAN, can avail this facility.
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) today introduced UAN-Aadhaar linking facility for the convenience of members using EPFO link in UMANG mobile App. This provision is in addition to the existing web facility already available at EPFO’s website www.epfindia.gov.in >> Online Services >> e-KYC Portal>> LINK UAN AADHAAR, according to Ministry of Labour & Employment statement.
The facility on e-KYC portal has further added a new feature to link UAN with Aadhaar online using biometric credentials. By using the aforesaid facilities, EPFO members can link their UAN with Aadhaar, the statement said.
How to use this facility
- For using this facility with UMANG APP, member will have to provide his/her UAN.
- An OTP will be sent to the UAN registered mobile number.
- After OTP Verification, member will have to provide Aadhaar details and gender information (where gender information is not available against UAN).
- Another OTP will be sent on Aadhaar Registered Mobile Number and/or email.
- After OTP verification, Aadhaar will be linked with UAN where UAN and Aadhaar details are matched.
For using this facility through E-KYC portal, a member will have to provide his/her UAN. An OTP will be sent to the UAN registered mobile number. After OTP verification, member will have to provide Aadhaar details, gender information (where gender information is not available against UAN) and select Aadhaar verification method (using Mobile/email based OTP/using Biometrics). Another OTP will be sent on Aadhaar registered mobile number and/or email or biometric will be captured using registered biometric device. After verification, Aadhaar will be linked with UAN where UAN and Aadhaar details are matched.
e-Nomination facility
Moving towards Digital India, EPFO has also launched e-Nomination facility for filing nomination form by the member. This functionality is available at member interface of EPFO Unified Portal (https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/).
Any member having activated and Aadhaar seeded UAN, can avail this facility.
The key feature of this facility is that this functionality is independent from employer. After giving nomination details online, member has to digitally sign the nomination.
Aadhaar based eSign is being used for digital signing of nomination form. Aadhaar based eSign is being provided to members free of cost by EPFO. Only member’s mobile number should be linked with Aadhaar. This functionality will also be made available on UMANG mobile app soon.
Get Latest Business News, Stock Market Updates and Videos; Check your tax outgo through Income Tax Calculator and save money through our Personal Finance coverage. Check Business Breaking News Live on Zee Business Twitter and Facebook. Subscribe on YouTube.
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Retirement Planning: SIP+SWP combination; Rs 15,000 monthly SIP for 25 years and then Rs 1,52,000 monthly income for 30 years
Top Gold ETF vs Top Large Cap Mutual Fund 10-year Return Calculator: Which has given higher return on Rs 11 lakh investment; see calculations
Retirement Calculator: 40 years of age, Rs 50,000 monthly expenses; what should be retirement corpus and monthly investment
SBI 444-day FD vs Union Bank of India 333-day FD: Know maturity amount on Rs 4 lakh and Rs 8 lakh investments for general and senior citizens
EPF vs SIP vs PPF Calculator: Rs 12,000 monthly investment for 30 years; which can create highest retirement corpus
Home loan EMI vs Mutual Fund SIP Calculator: Rs 70 lakh home loan EMI for 20 years or SIP equal to EMI for 10 years; which can be easier route to buy home; know maths
12:26 PM IST