{"id":24536,"date":"2021-12-04T17:30:23","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T17:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/?p=24536"},"modified":"2026-04-07T17:15:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:45:39","slug":"common-account-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/common-account-number\/","title":{"rendered":"All About the Common Account Number &#8211; CAN"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Common Account Number (CAN) is a reference number provided by MFU or the mutual fund&#8217;s utility platform to mutual fund investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/common-account-number\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/common-account-number\/#What_exactly_is_a_CAN_Common_Account_Number\" title=\"What exactly is a CAN (Common Account Number)?\">What exactly is a CAN (Common Account Number)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/common-account-number\/#What_is_the_procedure_for_registering_for_KYC_in_order_to_receive_a_CAN\" title=\"What is the procedure for registering for KYC in order to receive a CAN?\">What is the procedure for registering for KYC in order to receive a CAN?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/common-account-number\/#Why_should_a_Common_Account_Number_be_created\" title=\"Why should a Common Account Number be created?\">Why should a Common Account Number be created?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/common-account-number\/#The_Advantages_of_Using_CAN_Migrate_to_a_Single_Portal%C2%B7\" title=\"The Advantages of Using CAN Migrate to a Single Portal\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">The Advantages of Using CAN Migrate to a Single Portal\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/common-account-number\/#How_will_existing_folios_or_investments_of_an_investor_be_moved_or_linked_to_the_MFU\" title=\"How will existing folios or investments of an investor be moved or linked to the MFU?\">How will existing folios or investments of an investor be moved or linked to the MFU?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><b>Introduction<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MFU (Mutual Fund Utilities), a shared platform, is used by all Indian AMCs. The MFU has made it easier for all mutual fund investors to manage and track their investments on the MFU website. This is accomplished using the CAN (Common Account Number) service, which requires investors to self-register on the MFU platform in order to track their investments&#8217; progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read, also:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wealthbucket.in\/blog\/how-mutual-funds-work\/\">How Do Mutual Funds Work And How To Invest Them Online?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_exactly_is_a_CAN_Common_Account_Number\"><\/span><b>What exactly is a CAN (Common Account Number)?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MFU or the mutual funds&#8217; utility platform provides mutual fund participants with a reference number known as the Common Account Number (CAN). This platform is important for investors since it consolidates and streamlines investor holdings from many fund houses into a single statement. Using a single transaction form, the MFU also supports transactions in many schemes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This platform is important for investors since it consolidates and streamlines investor holdings from many fund houses into a single statement. By utilizing a single transaction form, the MFU also facilitates in the promotion of transactions across many schemes. To get a CAN, an investor must complete the KYC process, which is a one-time operation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_procedure_for_registering_for_KYC_in_order_to_receive_a_CAN\"><\/span><b>What is the procedure for registering for KYC in order to receive a CAN?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The following are the steps to completing your KYC:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Investors should get a KYC form from an AMC or a transfer agent&#8217;s website. They can also go to the &#8216;Downloads&#8217; area of the CDSL website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Print the KYC application form for each individual application (for a fresh KYC).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Fill out the form and attach self-attested copies of the following documents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Identification proof<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Address Verification<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Identification Card (PAN)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Photograph<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Step 4:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fill out the form and return it to the AMC or a Registered Transfer Agent where you intend to invest. Please keep in mind that there are no fees involved with signing up for KYC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Did you know?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Common Account Number (CAN) will simplify transactions in a variety of MF schemes by using a Common Transaction Form (CTF) and a single consolidation payment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_a_Common_Account_Number_be_created\"><\/span><b>Why should a Common Account Number be created?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MF Utilities (MFU) site allows all mutual fund investors to track and manage their investments on a single platform. The MFU will map your existing investment folios \u2013 across the sea of mutual funds you&#8217;ve invested in \u2013 to your CAN after you&#8217;ve been issued a Common Account Number. This mapping will be based on your PAN data and will take into account your holding pattern, among other things. <strong>Once you&#8217;ve constructed the CAN, it&#8217;ll act as the de facto store for all important information, including financial data:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Names <\/span>of Investors<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KYC Status<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Income Details<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mode of Holding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nomination<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nationality<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tax Status<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Contact Information of Primary Holder<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Multiple bank accounts registered at the CAN level<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Depository account information<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Power of Attorney, if applicable<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Guardian information for a minor applicant m. FATCA, UBO, and OECD relevant information\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Advantages_of_Using_CAN_Migrate_to_a_Single_Portal%C2%B7\"><\/span><b>The Advantages of Using CAN Migrate to a Single Portal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b7<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Common Account Number (CAN) will serve as a single point of reference for all mutual fund investments, reducing confusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MFU will act as a Neutral Point of Service regardless of the mutual fund&#8217;s transfer agent (POS).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors will have access to a single payment option for investments via a single, consolidated form, as well as a Common Transaction Form that may be used to transact in many schemes at the same time and across mutual fund types.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors will have a range of payment options to choose from, including both physical and electronic ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors can get a comprehensive view of their assets across the industry by using their CAN information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alerts, triggers, reminders, and other notifications will be sent to investors for their transactions, as well as important dates such as SIP expiration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the event of a complaint, the MFU will act as centralized complaint management and monitoring system, logging complaints from all around the industry.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_will_existing_folios_or_investments_of_an_investor_be_moved_or_linked_to_the_MFU\"><\/span><b>How will existing folios or investments of an investor be moved or linked to the MFU?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors will not be able to move their existing assets to the MF utility platform, according to the website. The MFU will begin mapping investors&#8217; present folios (from various mutual fund types) to their CAN after they have created their Common Account Number. The investor&#8217;s PAN, holding pattern, and other criteria will influence the migration.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Read, also:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pran\/\">PRAN \u2013 Permanent Retirement Account Number<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Common Account Number (CAN) is a reference number provided by MFU or the mutual fund&#8217;s utility platform to mutual fund investors. Introduction The MFU (Mutual Fund Utilities), a shared platform, is used by all Indian AMCs. 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