Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is a reliable and safe retirement saving option for millions of employed people in India. Under this scheme, every employee contributes 12% of his basic salary and dearness allowance (DA). At the same time, the same amount is also contributed by the employer (employer). Every year EPFO (Employees Provident Fund Organization) provides a fixed interest rate on this deposit amount, which accumulates a large amount till retirement.
EPFO balance checked even easier
It is very easy to know the amount deposited in the EPF account, especially when you need it in an emergency. For this, you neither need to login on any website nor to go to EPFO office. You can get information about your EPF balance through just a missed call or SMS and that too absolutely free.
1. Check EPF balance through missed calls
Give a missed call on 99660444425 from your registered mobile number. In some moments you will get your EPF account information through SMS.
2. Check EPF balance through SMS
- Send SMS from your registered mobile number
- EPFOHO UAN and send it to 7738299899.
- This service is available in various languages. If you want information in Hindi, write EPFOHO UAN HIN in SMS.
Mandatory to be UAN number
To avail these facilities of EPFO, your UAN (Universal Account Number) should be active. If your UAN is not yet active, it can be easily activated:
Check balance from EPFO website
Activate your UAN number while following the instructions given there. Also make sure that your mobile number and at least one KYC documents (eg Aadhaar card, PAN card, or bank account) are linked with UAN.
EPFO not only provides financial security after retirement, but also proves to be helpful in an emergency. Therefore, keep checking your EPF account from time to time and make sure that your UAN is active and updated.