There are a number of ways through which you easily check your PF balance with your UAN Number easily. You can visit at the official site of the EPFO. Just login to your EPF account with the help of your PF number and password.
But what if you don’t know your UAN and want to know to PF balance. Don’t worry still you can check your PF balance without UAN number online.
What is UAN?
Universal Account Number or UAN is a 12 digit identification number which is issued by the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO).
It has been generated automatically by the EPFO server within 15 days, as soon as the employer enters the personal details of an employee.
Benefits of UAN Number
- The UAN allotted by the EPFO is a unique number hence it becomes the lifetime identity of an employee without the help of the employer.
- This UAN helps the employer to authenticate an employee if KYC documents are verified.
- Due to the furnishing of an online facility by EPFO to its members, the employer will not be able to deduct or hold back PF accumulations.
How to Check PF Balance?
- Check PF with SMS: If your UAN is registered at the Member Portal of EPFO, you can get the details of your latest PF contribution and balance by sending an SMS to 7738299899
- Check PF with a toll-free number: EPFO has issued a toll-free number 1800118005, as a help desk. Dial this toll-free number from any Mobile and know your PF balance from the EPF customer support. And if you have any PF withdrawal issue then, you may consult through this toll-free number too.
- PF balance check by EPF portal: Download the EPF passbook from the EPF portal and check your PF balance with your UAN number.