PF Rule- Want to change your job? Know how to transfer your PF Account easily

PF Account Transfer- Whenever people in private jobs change jobs, they must transfer their old PF account to the new company. Some companies transfer directly by obtaining the UAN number, but many ask the employee to transfer the PF account. However, many people who don’t know how to transfer a PF account can learn how to do so here.

By transferring PF, all the member IDs come together in one place. According to a report, transferring your PF account is essential for consolidating your retirement savings. You may have a Universal Account Number (UAN), but each company may create different member IDs. This can make it difficult to track your savings and the interest earned on them. Transferring your PF brings all member IDs together, making management easier.

What is required to transfer PF?

UAN is your unique PF account number, which is mandatory for every employee.
Aadhaar card, PAN card, or bank account details. These documents must be linked to your UAN.
Establishment number and PF account number of the old and new company will be required.
Form 13 will be required, this is the transfer claim form, which has to be filled and submitted.

How to transfer PF Account?

1. First of all, go to the official website of EPFO ​​and login with your UAN and password.
2. Click on Online Services and select ‘One Member-One EPF Account (Transfer Request)’.
3. Verify your personal information and fill in the details of your old and new company.
4. Click on Get Details, which will show the details of your old PF account.
5. Choose either the old or new company that has a digital signature (DSC) to verify the claim form.
6. After this you may have to enter member ID or UAN.
7. Click on Get OTP. An OTP will be sent to the mobile number linked to your UAN. Enter it and submit.