EPFO Offers a Simplified Method to Check PF Balance. Now Access Your Account Details in Minutes via Missed Call or SMS. Learn How.
EPFO has introduced a new and simplified method for subscribers to access their PF balance information within a minute. No more lengthy procedures are required to check your PF account details. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has streamlined the process, allowing you to instantly check your PF balance via a missed call or SMS. Let's see how it can be done.
Prerequisites for Checking PF Balance
To access your PF balance information, you need to fulfill certain conditions:
Universal Account Number (UAN): You must possess an EPF Universal Account Number (UAN) linked to your Aadhaar card, PAN card, or bank account.
Registered Mobile Number: Your mobile number should be registered and active with your UAN. If it's not registered, you won't be able to use this service.
After fulfilling these conditions, you can easily access your PF balance information without any hassle.
1. Check PF Balance via Missed Call
If your registered mobile number is linked to EPFO, you can easily check your PF balance via a missed call.
Follow these steps:
- Make a missed call from your registered mobile: Make a missed call to 9966044425 from your registered mobile number.
- Call will be disconnected: The call will automatically disconnect after two rings.
- Receive the message: Shortly after, you will receive an SMS containing your PF account balance and other details.
This method is simple and time-saving. You don't need to log in to any app or website.
2. Check PF Balance via SMS
Besides a missed call, you can also access your PF balance information via SMS. For this, you just need to send an SMS.
How to send the message:
- Send SMS from your registered mobile number: Send an SMS to 7738299899 from your registered mobile number.
- Message format: The message format will be –
EPFOHO UAN
Example: If you want information in Hindi, send EPFOHO UAN HIN.
Information in other languages: If you want information in another language, write the first three letters of that language after the UAN. For example:
- Telugu: EPFOHO UAN TEL
- Tamil: EPFOHO UAN TAM
- Punjabi: EPFOHO UAN PAN
In this way, you can get information in your preferred language.
How to keep your PF information secure with EPFO?
Smart Tips:
- Ensure your UAN and mobile number are always updated and registered.
- Keep your PF balance information confidential and do not share it with anyone.
- Check your PF balance periodically to stay informed about your funds' status.
Why is this service important?
This simple and time-efficient method from EPFO makes checking the Employees' Provident Fund balance extremely convenient. Previously, people relied on websites or apps to check their EPF balance; now, this information is available within a minute via a missed call or SMS. This service is not only beneficial for EPFO subscribers but also very helpful for those who do not want to use technical means.
