EPF Balance Check

Last Updated : April 28, 2021, 11:10 p.m.

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There are millions of EPFO account holders in India whose provident funds are accumulated in their accounts. But sometimes they find it difficult to know the exact balance in their account. Everyone knows that the employer and the employee contribute to the PF account but some of them are not familiar with their accumulated funds in the account. Therefore, you can see the method to EPF Balance Check offline via SMS or Missed Call Number. You don’t have to use the online means to check your PF balance because you can do that offline with your mobile phones. So, let’s check the facilities given by the EPF to know your balance offline.

How to Check PF Balance without UAN?

There are two offline ways through which you can know the amount of accumulated funds into your PF account without a UAN, and they can be either through an SMS or a missed call.

Check EPF Balance through an SMS

In order to check your PF balance through an SMS, make sure you have an active UAN and it must be linked to your Aadhar PAN, and Bank Account. On the other hand, your mobile number must be registered with EPFO through which you are sending the message.

Enter the number 7738299899.
SMS EPFOHO UAN ENG.
Send the message.
Now you will receive your PF balance information.

As the default language is English so you will receive a reply in that language only. You can customize your SMS by adding the preferred code for the preferred language. In the table given below, you can see various languages in which you can receive a reply related to your EPF balance.

Languages	Codes in SMS	SMS Number
English (Default)	EPFOHO UAN	7738299899
Hindi	EPFOHO UAN HIN	7738299899
Gujarati	EPFOHO UAN GUJ	7738299899
Punjabi	EPFOHO UAN PUN	7738299899
Bengali	EPFOHO UAN BEN	7738299899
Tamil	EPFOHO UAN TAM	7738299899
Telugu	EPFOHO UAN TEL	7738299899
Malayalam	EPFOHO UAN MAL	7738299899
Marathi	EPFOHO UAN MAR	7738299899
Kannada	EPFOHO UAN KAN	7738299899

Know EPF Balance through a Missed Call Number

The other offline way PF Balance Check offline is through a missed call. You can just give a missed call on this number 011-22901406 and get the details related to your PF Balance.

You will receive the last contribution details and the EPF Balance. Make sure that you have an activated UAN and your mobile number is registered with UAN. The missed call will only be valid if you have made it from your registered mobile number.

How can UAN help with PF Balance Check?

Using your UAN number you can easily log in to your account and check your balance amount in your PF account. See the steps below to know how.

Website e-Sewa Portal

Visit EPFO Member Portal.
Now in the tabs present on the top, expand the Service Tab which is reflecting on the top left side, and click on the ‘For Employees’ option.
Than click on ‘Member Passbook’ option under Service head.
Now Member Passbook Portal will get open (passbook.epfoindia.gov.in)
Then log in by entering your UAN and password and giving the answer to the asked question.
Now after login select your Member ID and click on View passbook.
By clicking on view passbook all the PF balance details will reflect on the screen and PF members can download the same by clicking on Download Passbook.

Umang App

Download the Umang app, open the app and register on the same by providing your mobile number and OTP.
After registering on the Umang app, select the ‘All Services’ option.
Now from the ‘Social Security & Pensioners’ option mentioned above, select the EPFO option from the departments.
Or members can directly search EPFO from the search bar.
Now Login into Employee Centric Services by providing your UAN.
After mentioning UAN click on Get OTP , member will receive OTP in their registered mobile number.
Enter the OTP and click on Submit button.
Now Select View Passbook option, a new screen will get open, select your Member ID, and all the details will reflect on the screen.
Members can download their EPF Passbook by scrolling down and then clicking on download.

How to Submit an EPFO e-Nomination?

Here's a step-by-step guide for the e-Nomination process:

1. Visit the UAN Member e-Sewa portal.

2. Sign in

3. Access E-Nomination.

4. Update family declaration.

5. Add family members.

6. After that, generate a PDF to ensure all information is correct.

7. The PDF generated must be e-signed by the member through Aadhaar linked mobile OTP authentication.

8. An OTP will be sent to the Aadhaar linked mobile number for authentication.

9. Enter the OTP to complete the e-signature process.

10. Now, the e-Nomination is complete.

NOTE: Only Aadhaar verified UAN holders can file e-nomination

How Can You Check Your PF Balance Without a Registered Mobile Number?

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to check your PF balance without a registered mobile number:

Visit the PF Passbook Portal Website.
Login with UAN and Password.
Enter your Universal Account Number (UAN) and password in the respective fields.
After logging in, you will be directed to your account dashboard.
Select the specific PF account for which you want to check the balance.
Once you've selected the desired PF account, locate and click on the option labeled "View PF Passbook Old.

By following these steps, you can easily check your PF balance without relying on a registered mobile number, using only your UAN and password to log in to the PF passbook portal website.

Things to take note of

Only once your UAN has been activated and registered on the EPFO Portal is it possible to check your EPF balance there.
Following six hours of registering on the EPFO Portal, the option to view the passbook will be available.
The passbook will display the most recent entries that the EPFO Field Offices have reconciled.
Private trusts and members of exempt establishments are unable to view their EPF balance checks.

How Can You Move Your EPF Balance into a New Account?

Use your UAN and password to access your EPF account.
Select the 'Transfer Request - One Member - One EPF Account' option found under 'Online Services.
Make sure that the current PF account details and personal information are accurate.
To view the PF account details of the prior employment, click "Get Details.
Depending on the availability of an authorized signatory possessing DSC, select between your current and former employers to attest the claim form. Choose one of the employers and provide your Member ID or UAN in the required fields.
To get the OTP sent to the registered mobile number, click the "Get OTP" button online.
To verify your identity, type the OTP into the designated field and press the "Submit" button.
The next step is to fill out an online PF transfer request form. This form must be completed, self-attested, and sent in PDF format to the employer of your choice. Additionally, an online notification regarding the EPF transfer request will be sent to the employer.
The employer digitally approves the PF transfer request. Once approved, the PF moves to the new account with the current employer. A tracking ID is generated for online application tracking.

How Can to Check EPF Balance in a Private Trust or Exempt Establishment?

If your EPF is managed by a private trust or exempt establishment, even with a UAN, you won't be able to check your EPF passbook or request withdrawals online. Instead, you'll need to reach out to your company's HR department for assistance, or check contributions on your salary slips.

To view your PF balance in pvt. trust/exempt establishment, follow these steps:

Contact your HR.
Ask for monthly salary slips.
Check out your PF contribution for the month and total balance.
In case of any discrepancies, convey the same to your HR.

How to Check PF Balance for an Inoperative Account?

Interest is not credited to EPF accounts as of the day they stop working. EPF accounts are not credited with interest from the date they become inoperative. The following circumstances result in the inactivity of EPF accounts:

The employee retires at age 55.
They relocate abroad.
Or they pass away before withdrawing their accumulated balance (within 36 months of it becoming payable)

Make a missed call to 011-22901406 from the mobile number you have registered with the EPF. An SMS with the balance of your EPF account will be sent to you. This is a quick and easy way to find out how much is in your inactive EPF accounts.

NOTE: The EPF account will remain active till the employee reaches the age of 58.

PF Balance Check FAQs

1. How to check your EPF account balance?

Head over to epfindia.gov.in , which is the official EPF website. Login using your UAN password and select the “Download / View Passbook” option in order to check your EPF balance.

2. How to check your EPF account balance using a mobile phone application?

Download the official Umang mobile application using your smartphone. Login with your UAN details on the “Employee Centric Service”. Proceed with the OTP that you received on your registered mobile number. Head over to the “View Passbook” section to view your EPF account balance.

3. How to check your EPF balance by giving a missed call?

Only the members of the EPFO portal, who also have their mobile number registered with the portal are entitled to use this feature. The member can give a missed call to 011-22901406 from his registered mobile number to know his EPF account balance.

4. Is it possible to check your EPF balance through an SMS facility?

To check your EPF balance via an SMS facility, you can send an SMS to “7738299899”. The number should be registered with complete KYC formalities on the EPFO portal in order to use this facility.

5. Who can check EPF Account Balance?

An employee who contributes to the EPF account can check his balance in his EPF account. The employee does not have to wait for the employer to share the EPF statement at the end of the year to know his balance.

6. Can you check the PF balance of your previous organisation?

Yes, you can check your previous organisation’s EPF balance. Once you log in to the official EPFO portal using your UAN, you can check your balance by selecting the respective Member ID. All of your previous Member IDs are also linked to your UAN that would also be visible on the portal.

7. Who can check UAN number?

Official members of the EPFO portal can check their UAN status online. Select your state and provide your EPFO account number to check your UAN status.

8. Is PAN required to check the EPF balance?

No, you do not require your PAN to check your EPF balance. However, it is unimportant to link your UAN and EPF to avail a variety of services that are offered by the official EPFO portal.

9. Do you need an Aadhaar to check your EPF balance?

It is not possible to check your EPF account balance using your Aadhaar card. You can only check your EPF balance using your UAN.

10. Can you check your PF balance via SMS without linking your mobile number to the UAN?

No, an individual must link his mobile number to the UAN in order to check his EPF account balance via SMS. The PF balance statement is sent via SMS only to the registered mobile number.

11. Is it possible to check the EPF balance using the PF number?

PF number is not required to check the EPF balance. You must use your UAN number in order to check your EPF account balance.

12. Is it possible to check EPF balance by giving missed call without registering your mobile number?

It is mandatory to give a missed call only from the registered mobile number to check your PF account balance.

Conclusion

So you have seen the two possible ways to PF Balance Check Online/Offline via SMS or Missed Call Number, Web Portal, Umang App and now you can do it yourself. There is no need for online access on the EPFO portal because you can do everything offline to know the value of your accumulated funds.