Ways to check EPF Balance Online
The EPFO has been introducing new methods for employees to check the EPF balance and is in the process of developing the existing platforms that can be used.
- Online Portal
- SMS Service
- Missed Call
- M-sewa app
Check EPF Balance using EPFO Portal
There are two ways by which the EPF balance can be checked on the official EPFO portal with or without using the UAN (Universal Account Number).
Check EPF balance online using UAN
Employees can log in to the official website of the EPFO and then enter the UAN number that can be found on the pay slip. The EPF balance of the individual will then be displayed.
Check EPF balance online without using UAN
Employees who haven’t created the UAN yet can view the EPF balance using the PF account number which can also be found on the pay slip. The individual will have to log in to the EPFO portal and enter a few details like the state he/she resides in, mobile number, etc. to view the EPF balance.
Steps to check EPF Balance via SMS or Missed Call
Apart from checking PF balance EPF online portal, subscribers can also check their balance via SMS or missed call. For this to happen, subscribers will be required to have an active UAN number and their KYC details including their registered mobile number seeded with their UAN account.
How to check PF Balance via SMS?
Once the employee has seeded his KYC documents seeded with his/her UAN account, all they have to do is SMS their details in the following format – EPFOHO UAN ENG – to 7738299899. Note, ENG stands for English – if English is the language of preference. Once the message has been sent, the subscriber will receive a message with the details of his/her PF balance.
How to check EPF Balance via Missed Call?
Here too, one’s KYC documents will have to be integrated to his/her UAN account number to facilitate this service. Once that is done, all that the subscriber has to do is to give a missed call to 011-22901406. The subscriber will then receive a text message of the PF balance on his/her registered mobile number.
Steps to check PF Balance via Mobile App
To enhance the convenience of their subscribers, the EPFO has launched their very own mobile app. All that the subscribers have to do to is to firstly download the app from EPFO website and register themselves using their PF account number and KYC details.
Steps to follow check EPF balance using the EPF mobile app:
- Download the app and click on member on the app’s homepage.
- On clicking the member option, enter your UAN and after choosing the balance/passbook option.
- Now, enter your registered mobile number.
- If the mobile number is displayed as incorrect, enter other details such as mobile number, Aadhaar card, etc.
- choose the view “EPF passbook” option if one wishes to view statements of the last 7 months.
- Once the details have been entered, the mobile app will display the balance in the employee’s PF account.
How to download PF Passbook on UAN Portal?
Subscribers can follow the steps mentioned below to download EPF passbook from the UAN portal.
- Visit the UAN portal.
- Enter your 12-digit UAN.
- Click on “download passbook” on the UAN homepage.
- Once this is done, the page will display the balance in the PF account and the contributions made by both the employee and the employer.
Features and Benefits of UMANG App
- Customers enrolled in the EPF scheme can carry out processes through the UMANG app. Customers can download their EPF Passbook, make PF claim (for withdrawals or settlements), track the status of your claim and so on using this app. Subscribers can also claim their PF final settlement, make a partial withdrawal or a pension withdrawal. That said, in the case of claim settlement, subscribers need to update their Aadhaar to carry out the process.
- Citizens of India can use the UMANG app to apply for a new PAN. All that the customer needs to do when applying for the PAN is to submit their Aadhaar card details as part of the e-KYC verification process. Once customers have applied for the PAN, they can check the status of their application through the app.
- For those enrolled in the NPS (National Pension System), they can check the status of their account and the accumulation of their pension, their account details, and all the recent contributions made towards the scheme, through this app. You can also apply for change in the address some of the services using this app. Also, you can change the schemes under NPS using this app.
- Those receiving pension can generate their digital life certificate or Jeevan praman through the UMANG app.
- Citizens looking for a job can register themselves under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana using this app. For example, the Government of Gujarat has integrated the Online Job Application System (OJAS) with UMANG to give people government job opportunities.