EPFO: Big news for EPFO members. EPFO’s new app is set to launch soon this month, allowing you to quickly receive your PF money in your account via UPI. However, even before this app is released, you can still withdraw your PF funds using the UMANG app. It’s important to note that while you can currently withdraw PF money through the UMANG app, the UPI option is not yet available. Consequently, it may take up to 7 days for the funds to appear in your account, but using the UMANG app for PF withdrawals is certainly quite straightforward.
EPFO Claim Process UMANG App
The EPFO’s new app is expected to debut in April, making it possible to withdraw your PF funds through UPI in just minutes. Although the launch date was initially mentioned as April 1st, there are currently no further details available about the app. Nevertheless, you can still access your PF funds through the UMANG app. While the UPI feature is not available at this time, withdrawing money from your PF account via the traditional UMANG app remains quite simple.
Using the UMANG app to withdraw PF funds saves you the trouble of logging into the EPFO app on your computer. Additionally, you can submit a PF withdrawal claim by entering just a few details into the mobile-friendly system. All you need is the UMANG app on your phone and an account on the EPFO portal.
Know the important conditions
To withdraw money from your PF account using the UMANG app, you must meet certain requirements first. These include:
- Your UAN number must be activated.
- Your Aadhar card should be linked to your UAN.
- Your bank account’s KYC must be updated.
- Your mobile number must be registered on the UMANG app.
How to withdraw PF money from UMANG app?
First of all open UMANG app and search EPFO and click on it.
Now click on Raise Claim.
Enter your UAN number and then login by entering the OTP received on the registered number.
Enter your bank account number and click on Next.
After this, select the Member ID of the company from which you want to withdraw money and confirm your information.
Now select your claim type in the I want to apply for section: e.g.
Form 31 means for withdrawing money while in job.
Form 19: That is, to withdraw the entire amount after 2 months of leaving the job.
Form 10C: That is, for withdrawing pension money.
Now, provide the reason for the withdrawal, such as illness, building a house, etc. Then, enter the amount and your permanent address.
You upload a clear photo of your bank cheque or passbook.
Verify your identity using Aadhaar-based OTP and submit the claim by clicking the Submit button.
