The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced an increase in the interest rate on employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits to a three-year high of 8.25 per cent for the financial year 2023-24. This decision follows a slight increase in the interest rate to 8.15 per cent for 2022-23 from 8.10 per cent in the previous fiscal year. Here is a step-by-step guide to check EPFO balance in four ways.
In the past, employees had to wait for their employers to furnish their Employee Provident Fund (EPF) statements annually. Now, the process has become more user-friendly.
Now employees can check their EPF balance on mobile both in online and offline methods.
Read More: Provident Fund Interest Rate Rises, EPFO Fixes 8.25% Rate On Employees’ PF For 2023-24: Report
Two Offline Methods To Check EPF Balance On Mobile
1. SMS Method: Using a registered mobile number to send an SMS to EPFO.
2. Missed Call Service:Give a missed call to EPFO with a registered mobile number
Two Online Methods To Check EPF On Mobile
1. Using EPF Portal on Mobile or Desktop
2. Using Umang App on Mobile
Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to check EPF balance in four ways on mobile
How To Check EPF Balance Via SMS Method On Mobile?
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Here’s a Step-By-Step Guide To Check EPF Balance Via SMS Method On Mobile
Step 1: Use your EPFO-registered mobile number to send an SMS to EPFO
Step 2: Send SMS in the mentioned format EPFOHO UAN to 7738299899
How To Check EPF Balance Via Missed Call Method On Mobile?
Here’s A Step-By-Step Guide To Check EPF Balance Via Missed Call Service Method On Mobile
Step 1. Give a missed call to the EPF balance check number: 9966044425
Step 2. Receive details of the last contribution along with the PF balance.
Note: Use the registered EPFO mobile number
How To Check EPF Balance On Online?
Step-By-Step Guide To Check EPF Balance On EPFO Portal
Step 1. Log on to the official EPFO Website or follow the link
(https://www.epfindia.gov.in/site_en/index.php)
Step 2. Navigate to ‘Our Services’ > ‘For Employees.’ Or follow the link
(https://www.epfindia.gov.in/site_en/For_Employees.php)
Step 3. Click on ‘Member Passbook’ and log in with UAN and Password.
Step 4. Select the member ID to view and download the EPF passbook in PDF format.
How To Check EPF Balance In Umang App?
Step-By-Step Guide To Check EPF Balance In Umang App On Mobile
Step 1. Install the Umang app from official app stores.
Step 2. Open the app, choose your language, and register your mobile number.
Step 3. Click on ‘All Services’ > ‘EPFO’ > ‘View Passbook.’
Step 4. Enter UAN, click on ‘Get OTP,’ enter OTP, and your passbook with EPF balance will be displayed.
Note: Use the registered EPFO mobile number.
