Check PF Balance: 5 simple ways to get account balance, statement and more
Tracking your Provident Fund (PF) balance has become simpler with digital tools. Employees can check their PF balance through multiple platforms, including mobile apps, the official EPFO portal, SMS, and missed call services. Here are four ways to access your PF account details easily:
What you’ll need To check the PF account balance, you’ll need a couple of things – UAN, active phone number, and working internet.
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Method 1: Use UMANG app The Umang app, introduced by the government, provides access to various government services, including EPF-related features. Users can view their passbook, raise claims, and more. - Download the Umang app from the Play Store or App Store. - Register using your mobile number and complete the OTP verification. - Tap the three horizontal bars on the top left and go to the ‘Service Directory.’ - Search for ‘EPFO’ and select ‘View Passbook.’ - Log in using your credentials to see your PF account details.
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Method 2: Using EPFO portal For those who prefer checking their PF balance via a web browser, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) portal allows access to the passbook online. - Open www.epfindia.gov.in on a computer or mobile browser. - Click on ‘For Employees’ under the ‘Our Services’ section. - Select ‘Member Passbook’ under the ‘Services’ category. - You will be redirected to another portal where you need to enter your - -- Universal Account Number (UAN), password, and the captcha code. - After logging in, you can check your PF passbook and transaction details. Note: Your UAN must be verified and activated by your employer before you can access this service.
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Method 3: PF Balance via SMS Employees registered with the EPFO can get their PF balance and transaction details by sending an SMS from their registered mobile number. - Type ‘EPFOHO UAN ENG’ and send it to 7738299899. - Replace ‘ENG’ with the first three letters of your preferred language (e.g., HIN for Hindi, MAR for Marathi). - This service is available in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
Method 4: Using missed call Another quick method to check your PF balance is by making a missed call from your registered mobile number. - Dial 9966044425 from your registered mobile. - The call will disconnect automatically, and you will receive an SMS with your PF account details.
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Method 5: Using UMANG website If you don’t want to download and install the UMANG app on your phone, you can use UMANG website to access the PF account balance and other information.
