Unable to Link Aadhaar With UAN? Here’s How To Ensure the Details Match

In a recently published article, we spoke about how one could withdraw money from a Provident Fund account, and also edit personal details. Subsequently we had a reader ask us what the procedure was if there is a mismatch in details mentioned in the PF account and Aadhaar.

To begin with, if is a mismatch in the name and date of birth mentioned in the PF account and Aadhaar, withdrawing money from the PF account will not be possible. The error you will see is: ‘Error while AADHAAR authentication. “Pi” (basic) attributes of demographic data did not match.’

Given that the details provided in your Aadhaar card are already verified, editing the same is not possible. So, in this article, we will list out the steps to be taken.

Here’s what you should do:

• Log in to the Universal Account Number (UAN) portal.
• Enter your UAN and password details in the box provided.
• Once you have logged in you will have to click on ‘manage’ and then on ‘Modify Basic Details.’
• On the right-hand corner, you will be asked to enter the name you wish to update. Once done, click on ‘Update’
• The next message you will see is: ‘Pending approval from Employer.’
• In case you have made a mistake while entering any detail, there is an option to delete the request, log in again, and reapply.
• The deletion however can only be done prior to the employer accepting the request. Once the employer accepts the change, the same will be forwarded to the EPFO office for verification.

Please note: PF withdrawal is possible only in cases where the details on your Aadhaar card and the details you have entered into the UAN portal are the same. 

Also Read: ATM Fraud: How to Recover Money Withdrawn From Account Without Consent

(Edited Gayatri Mishra)

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