New Delhi: The Employee Provident Fund (EPF) is an important retirement savings plan for salaries employees, which is a universal account number (UAN) that is the main portal for accessing EPF services. However, not everyone can use their UAN number at any time. The good news is that employees can still check their PF balance with simple alternatives.
How to check your PF balance without UAN?
1. Check PF balance via SMS:
– From your registered mobile number, send SMS to 7738299899.
– Use the following format: ‘epfoho uan [language code]’.
Example:
To get an update in English: “Epfoho Uan Eng”
To get the latest information in Marathi: “Epfoho Uan Mar”
Available languages and their code:
English – English
No- hin
Punjab – So
Gujarat – Gujarat
Marathi – March
Kannada- a
Telugu – Phone
Tamils - there
Malayalam – Malayalam
Bangladesh – i
Note: This service is only available if your UAN is active and linked to your bank account, Aadhaar, and PAN. If your UAN is not linked, you must complete EKYC verification before using this facility.
Check PF balance by not calling:
– Call 9966044425 from your registered mobile number.
– The call will automatically disconnect.
– You will receive an SMS with PF balance details.
– This service is free; no fee can be used to check your EPF balance by not calling. ///
How to retrieve your UAN number:
Through your employer:
– Check your monthly salary slips like UANs that are often mentioned there.
– Contact your HR or Payroll department because they can provide you with UAN if you do not have a registered mobile number.
Use the UAN portal to retrieve your UAN:
– Visit the UAN portal: https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/.
– Click “Know Your UAN” under the “Important Links” section.
– Enter your mobile number and CAPTCHA and click “Request OTP”.
– Verify the OTP received on your phone and click “Verify OTP”.
– Provide your name, date of birth and the following: Aadhaar, Pan or member ID.
– Enter the verification code and click “Show my uan”.
– Your UAN will be displayed on the screen.
Note: If you have any problems, please contact EPFO Helpdesk or visit the nearest EPFO office for help.
