EPFO subscribers can now use facial recognition to activate UAN, Passbook, other PF services. Details here | Mint

EPFO signals can perform three things with face verification. First. Direct UAN AWARDING AND ACTIVITY. Second. UAN activation for existing UANs. Third. Facial verification service for existing activated UANs. EPFO has introduced new features that utilize the facial recognition technology to simplify and make the process of awarding and activation of UAN Far, EPFO ​​(Employee Provider Organization) a number of functions in the Umang app while using the Face Authentication Technology (FAT). Now EPFO ​​subscribers can use this technology for the award and activation of Universal Account Number (UAN). What are the three things that subscribers can do with facial verification technology? EPFO signals can perform three things with face verification. It is as follows: A.) Direct UAN allocation and activation; B.) UAN activation for existing UANs; C.) Facial verification service for existing activated UANs. What should one do to use it? For the use of this facility, the only requirement is to download the Umang app and Aadhaar Face RD app from Playstore. The above facility can be used by the members themselves to use their smartphones without any intervention of EPFO/employers. This facility is available to download the e-uan card pdf to hand over to the employer for on board with EPFO. What are the benefits of using this facility? There are numerous benefits to the use of this facility. The benefits include the heresy of the Aadhaar data, as all data from the user was filled directly from the Aadhaar database and completed the UAN activation process during UAN Generation itself. What are the services you can use after using facial recognition technology? You can use this facility to obtain immediate access to EPFO ​​services such as Passbook viewing, KYC updates and submission of claim. What are the requirements for this? It is important to realize that you must have the following to have access to UAN-related service: 1.) A valid Aadhaar number 2.) Access to the Aadhaar-linked cellphone number for OTP authentication; and 3.) to have or install the Aadhaar Face RD app for facial verification. What are the steps you need to take for UAN activation through this technology? These are the most important steps to follow: 1. First, open Umang and go to “Uan -allocation and activation”. 2. Now you must enter Aadhaar number and mobile number. Check the permission mark for Aadhaar valuation. 3. Tap on Send OTP. Install the Aadhaar Face RD app if asked and enter the OTP sent to your phone. 4.. Now the system will see if Aadhaar is already connected to a UAN. If yes, you will be notified. If no, you must continue with verification. 5. Mark the permission subject, tap on Face Authentication to scan the face. 6. System quotes the details and generates a new UAN. 7. Uan will be sent to your phone via a short messaging service. Visit here for all personal finance updates. First published: 9 Apr 2025, 03:09 IST