After starting a job in a new company, if your PF (Provident Fund) money has not been transferred from the old company, then it can be a matter of concern. Changing jobs is common nowadays, but it is equally important to carry the PF account with you. A PF account creates a strong savings for your retirement, from which interest is also received every month. If your PF is not transferred, it can cause problems at the time of your interest, tax exemption, and fund withdrawal. Let us know what the reasons are for not transferring PF, what the solution is, and where you can complain.
Major reasons for not transferring PF
Date of Exit not updated
If your old company has not updated your date of leaving the job (Date of Exit) correctly, then the PF money will not be transferred automatically.
Having two UAN numbers
Many times, people have more than one UAN number. Because of this, there is a problem with the PF transfer.
KYC details not updated
If your Aadhaar, PAN, or bank account details are not updated correctly, the PF transfer may get stuck.
Funds not deposited
Some companies do not deposit the PF amount on time, due to which the transfer is not possible.
Process of PF transfer
Now the process of PF transfer has become completely online, making it very easy:
Log in to the EPFO website or https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/.
Go to ‘Online Services’ and choose the option of ‘One Member One EPF Account (Transfer Request)’.
Now fill in the details of the old company and complete Form 13.
You can get verification done from either the new or the old company. After submission, the transfer is done within 10 to 20 working days.
Where and how to complain if PF is not transferred
If your PF is not getting transferred, you can register your complaint in these ways:
Complaint on EPFiGMS portal
Register a complaint by visiting https://epfigms.gov.in. Here, register an online complaint by filling in your UAN, PF account number, and other information.
Send an email
You can also complain by sending an email to employeefeedback@epfindia.gov.in.
Toll-free helpline
You can also register a complaint or get information about the status of your application on EPFO’s toll-free helpline number 14470 or 1800-118-005.
By registering a complaint through all these methods, your problem will be resolved as soon as possible, and your PF money will be transferred without any interruption.