How to check EPF account balance online: 10 easy ways to know how much money you have in your provident fund

How to check EPF account balance online: It is extremely important for every employee to know whether money is being paid into their Employees Provident Fund account. If not, they will suffer a massive money loss. So, know here how to check your EPF account balance online.

How to check EPF account balance online: You don't even have to get out of your house to know your Employees Provident Fund account balance, just do the balance check online. (Pixabay)

How to check EPF account balance online: Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) runs one of the most important funds that provides a backup after retirement and can act as a cushion in case there is a job loss for employees. Considering its critical importance for employees as well as their families, it is imperative that they keep checking their EPF account balance on regular basis. Not just a nest egg for retirement, EPF money can be used to finance a house, children's education, weddings and more. Remember, all it takes to do your EPF balance check is a few minutes and this procedure should be adopted on a permanent basis. All you have to do is have a computer or a smartphone and a working internet connection to check your EPF account balance online. Those who may have ignored this part of their financial life for a long period, should quickly learn how to do it.

Here we explain it all in an easy-to-understand process. To get started, find your 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN). It is there on your salary slip. The UAN remains the same for everyone throughout their career even if employees shift jobs. This UAN number will also come in handy if you have somehow managed to get more than one EPF account.

How to check EPF account balance online:

1. Go to official EPFO website: unifiedportalmem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/

2. Type in your UAN as well as the password. You are now into the EPF account.

3. Check the tabs and click on the the one that says 'View'. In the drop down, click on 'Passbook'.

4. Passbook link will open another website where you can access your EPF account balance - epfindia.gov.in

5. Find and click on 'Our Services' tab and in the drop down click on 'For Employees' link.

6. Check for 'Members Passbook' link and click on it. It will take you to another website - https://passbook.epfindia.gov.in/MemberPassBook/Login

7. Login by inserting your UAN number and password as well as Captcha

8. This is the final place that will provide your EPF account balance.

You can download the pdf file and even take a printout to keep a proper account of it all.

Not just EPF account balance check, employees can access a number of other services provided by EPFO. You can also update your basic details like phone number too.