EPFO Update: NOW Check your PF balance via SMS, missed call, UMANG App! Here's how to

EPFO members can check PF account balance via SMS, missed call, UMANG App or official EPFO website. Steps explained here.

Know how to check PF account balance via SMS, missed call, UMAG App, EPFO website. (MINT_PRINT)

The members of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) can check if they have received the interest money on provident fund (PF) in their account or not through various modes. They can check the PF account balance via SMS, missed call, UMAG App or by visiting the official EPFO website. It can be noted that an interest of 8.50 percent is being provided to the PF account holders by the government. Also, since FY 2014 EPFO has consistently generated returns not less than 8.50 percent.

A high EPF interest rate along with compounding, makes a significant difference to gains of subscribers. People who want to know if they have received the amount can check it by following the below mentioned steps:

How to check PF balance via SMS service

You can check your PF balance by sending a text message (SMS) to 7738299899 by typing 'EPFOHO UAN ENG' using your registered mobile number with the UAN (Universal Account Number).

It can be noted that the last three digits of the message represents the language in which you want to receive the message. This service is provided in nine languages including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Punjabi, Telugu and Malayalam.

How to check PF balance via Missed call

Registered users can give a missed call to 011-22901406 from their UAN registered mobile number after which they will receive an SMS with details of the PF account balance.

How to check PF balance via UMANG App

For checking PF Balance via UMANG App, you will first have to download the app and then log in by entering your UAN and OTP (one-time password) to check the PF account balance.

How to check PF balance via EPFO Website

Time	Tools	Supplies
5 Minutes	Smartphone Laptop Desktop	Updated browser Internet

Step 1: Visit the official website of EPFO.

Step 2: Select 'Our Services' tab and click on 'For Employees'.

Step 3: Click on 'Member Passbook' and enter your UAN and password.

Step 4: Once you do so you will be able to see your passbook. It can be noted that people who have worked in more than one organisation will have different member IDs to choose from.