EPFO Update – If you’ve ever struggled to check your PF balance or wished there was an easier way to find out how much money you have in your Provident Fund, here’s some good news for you. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has now made it super simple for its members to check their PF balance and recent contribution details just by giving a missed call or sending an SMS. No need to download any app or visit complicated websites. All you need is your phone and a few simple steps to get instant updates on your PF account.
What You Need to Know Before Using This Service
But before you get too excited, remember that this facility is only available if you have linked your Aadhaar or PAN and at least one bank account with your UAN (Universal Account Number). If you’ve already done that, then you are good to go. This service is a real time-saver and helps you avoid the hassle of logging into the portal every time you want to know your PF status.
How to Check Your PF Balance by Giving a Missed Call
So how does it actually work? Once your Aadhaar or PAN is linked with your UAN, you just have to make a missed call from your registered mobile number to a specific number provided by EPFO. That’s it. After you place the missed call, you’ll receive an SMS with your latest PF balance and details of your last contribution. It’s really that simple. The missed call gets disconnected automatically after two rings, so you don’t even have to talk to anyone or wait on the line. Plus, it doesn’t cost you anything.
Steps to Register and Make the Missed Call
To get started, the first step is to ensure that your mobile number is registered and activated with your UAN on the EPFO unified portal. This is important because the missed call or SMS facility only works if the call or message comes from your registered phone number. Next, you must have updated at least one KYC document—this could be your bank details, Aadhaar, or PAN—with your UAN. Once these two things are done, you can easily give a missed call to 9966044425 from your registered number. The call will ring twice and then automatically disconnect. Immediately after this, you’ll receive an SMS with complete information about your PF account balance and your last contribution amount.
Check Your PF Balance via SMS in Your Preferred Language
If missed calls aren’t your thing, don’t worry. EPFO has also made it possible to check your PF balance via SMS. To use this option, simply send an SMS to 7738299899 from your registered mobile number. The message format is “EPFOHO UAN XXX” where “UAN” is your Universal Account Number and “XXX” is the first three letters of your preferred language.
For example, if you want the information in Telugu, you would type “EPFOHO 123456789012 TEL” and send it to the number. The service supports a variety of languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, and Oriya. This makes it very convenient for members all across India to access their PF details in the language they understand best.
Why This Service is a Game-Changer for EPFO Members
Overall, this new initiative by EPFO is aimed at making it easier and quicker for members to keep track of their PF balances without any technical hassles. It’s especially useful for those who are not comfortable with online portals or smartphones, as it requires no app downloads or complicated login procedures. The missed call and SMS options are both free and provide instant access to your PF information anytime, anywhere.
How to Stay Updated on Your PF Balance
So, if you want to keep an eye on your PF account balance or check the latest amount your employer has deposited, just make sure your KYC details are updated and linked with your UAN. After that, simply give a missed call or send an SMS from your registered mobile, and you’ll get the information you need right away. It’s a small step towards making financial management easier for millions of EPFO members across the country.
Disclaimer
This service is available only to those EPFO members who have their mobile numbers registered and activated with their UAN and have updated KYC details such as Aadhaar, PAN, or bank account. The missed call and SMS facility is free, but standard mobile network charges may apply for SMS depending on your operator. Always verify information received through official EPFO channels to avoid fraud.