what is member id in pf

In the context of the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) in India, a Member ID is a unique identification number assigned to each member of the organization. It is also known as a Member Identification Number and is a subset of the Universal Account Number (UAN) system. The Member ID includes a combination of components such as State Code, EPF Office Code, Establishment Code, Branch Code, and Employee number. It is used to track and manage EPF contributions, withdrawals, transfers, and other related activities. The Member ID is not the same as the PF (Provident Fund) number, which is a 22-digit alphanumeric ID provided to all employees of a company that offers provident fund benefits to its employees. The PF number is mentioned on the employees salary slip and can also be obtained by logging into the EPFO site or by visiting the nearest EPFO branch.