How to Check Your PF Balance

 Your Provident Fund (PF) is a valuable asset that you have built up over the years. It is important to keep track of your PF balance so that you know how much money you have saved and when you can withdraw it.

There are a few different ways to check your PF balance. You can check it online, by SMS, or by giving a missed call.

Checking Your PF Balance Online

The easiest way to check your PF balance is online. You can do this by going to the EPFO website and logging in with your UAN and password. Once you are logged in, you will be able to see your PF balance on the dashboard.

If you do not have your UAN, you can still check your PF balance online. You will need to provide your basic details, such as your name, date of birth, and Aadhaar number. Once you have provided your details, the EPFO will send you an SMS with your PF balance.

Checking Your PF Balance by SMS

You can also check your PF balance by SMS. To do this, you need to send an SMS to the EPFO's helpline number. The SMS format is:

EPFOHO UAN

For example, if your UAN is 1234567890, you would send the following SMS:

EPFOHO 1234567890

You will receive an SMS back with your PF balance.

Checking Your PF Balance by Missed Call

You can also check your PF balance by giving a missed call to the EPFO's helpline number. The number is 011-22901406.

When you give a missed call to this number, you will receive an SMS back with your PF balance.

Problems Faced by Indians While Checking PF Balance

While checking PF balance is a relatively straightforward process, there are a few problems that Indians often face. One common problem is that people do not have their UAN. This can make it difficult to check their PF balance online or by SMS.

Another common problem is that people's UANs are not linked to their Aadhaar numbers. This can also make it difficult to check their PF balance online.

If you are facing any problems checking your PF balance, you can contact the EPFO's helpline number for assistance. The number is 1800-118-005.

Conclusion

Checking your PF balance is an important task that you should do regularly. By keeping track of your PF balance, you will know how much money you have saved and when you can withdraw it. There are a few different ways to check your PF balance, so you should choose the method that is most convenient for you.

If you are facing any problems checking your PF balance, you should contact the EPFO's helpline number for assistance.