Good news for EPFO members The much anticipated amount in the form of interest has been credited to your Provident Fund (PF) account today. Well if you have been waiting to check on your balance, then now is the best time to do so. Below are some basic ways through which you can easily check your PF account balance and keep yourself updated.
EPFO and the Benefits of Joining
The Employees Provident Fund Organization EPFO is rated as a most preferred investment for the salaried employees. This fund is made up of 12% of the basic salary split with the employers and the employees. In this case, the total sum is paid to an employee upon his or her retirement through cash or as pension. Favorite source which is also government offer 8.25% yearly interest which is credited to EPF account every year.
How to Check Your PF Balance
1. Using the UMANG App
The official UMANG App can be downloaded on your smartphone. Press the login button then enter your ID and password. Click the ‘View Passbook’ option to review your PF balance as well as details of deposits made and the dates when they were made.
2. Through the EPFO Portal
EPFO members are advised to first visit the website of EPFO, and navigate to the ‘Employees’ tab before login through the UAN, password. Once logged in choose the Member Passbook option that will give you the account balance you have.
3. Missed Call Service
You can register your mobile number to UAN and give a missed call to 9966044425 with any active connection. You will be lucky to get a text message of your PF account balance details.
4. SMS Service
You can also check your balance by using an SMS. To register yourself or activate your UAN, type UAN EPFOHO ENG and send the message to 7738299899. Shortly after, you will get the number of your PF account together with other details on your balance.
