New Delhi: The EPFO ​​has provided a major convenience to its millions of subscribers ahead of Diwali. Union Labor and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday launched a new digital service through which Provident Fund (PF) subscribers can now check their account balance, view recent transactions, and access passbook information via WhatsApp.

This means that if you currently check your passbook on the EPFO ​​website, you can now access it via WhatsApp. Let’s find out which number you’ll need to send “Hi” to.

The initiative, launched during the 74th Foundation Day celebrations of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation ( EPFO ), aims to ease access to regular services and reduce the need for members to visit its offices.

To which number should you send a “Hi” on WhatsApp?

According to a statement from the Labour Ministry, members can check their PF balance, view their last five transactions, and access passbook information through EPFO’s verified WhatsApp service.

To do this, send a WhatsApp message saying “Hi” to the number 8796441800. You can follow the steps outlined below.

Open WhatsApp and send a message saying “Hi” or “Hello” to +91 8796441800 from your UAN-registered mobile number.
Follow the automated chatbot’s instructions to complete mobile verification using your Universal Account Number (UAN).
Once verified, you can check your EPF balance, view your last 5 transactions, and download your passbook by selecting options from the menu.

Automatic claim of balance in inactive accounts
On the occasion of the 74th Foundation Day of the EPFO, Honorable Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched the automatic transfer of EPF balances in inoperative accounts. Subscribers with Aadhaar-verified EPF accounts that are inactive and have a balance of up to Rs 1,000 will not need to file a separate claim.

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Once the identity and bank account verification is completed according to the established procedures, the EPFO will automatically initiate the settlement process. This will ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive their due amounts. It is expected to benefit around 100,000 accounts totaling Rs 5 crore.