EPFO Update:- The Employees Provident Fund Organization provides a Universal Account Number to all its members. With its help, anyone can check the amount deposited in their PF fund. They can also withdraw money from the fund. Universal account numbers are necessary to use EPF service, but many employees forget their UAN numbers, and when they have to withdraw money, it creates a problem. Do you know that the PF balance can be checked even without UAN?
How to check PF balance through SMS?
You can also get information about your EPF account through SMS.
You have to send an SMS from your registered mobile to 7738299899, the number
Type the message in this way – EPFOHO UAN [language code]
For English: EPFOHO UAN ENG
For Hindi: EPFOHO UAN HIN
For Marathi: EPFOHO UAN MAR
This service will work only when your UAN is active and your bank account is linked to your Aadhaar or PAN.
Check PF balance Through missed call:-
You have to give a missed call to 9966044425 from your registered mobile number.
The call will be disconnected automatically, and you will receive the balance details by SMS.
This service is free, and no fee will be charged for it.
How to find your UAN number?
If you do not have a UAN number, you can use these methods to know it.
1. Ask your employer
The UAN number is usually mentioned on the salary slip.
You can also learn about UAN by contacting HR or the payroll department.
2. Use UAN portal
Visit EPFO portal: https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/
Now click on ‘Know Your UAN’.
Enter your mobile number and captcha code, then click ‘Request OTP’.
Now, enter the OTP and click on Validate OTP.
Enter your name, date of birth and Aadhaar/PAN/Member ID number.
Fill the captcha and click on ‘Show My UAN’.
Now, your UAN number will appear on the screen.