Want to check your PF balance? Now find out in seconds sitting at home, these are 4 easiest and new ways

Employee Provident Fund – EPF, commonly known as PF, is an important retirement saving scheme for employed people. Every month a small part of your salary and the same part is deposited in this fund by your employer. This is your hard earned money, and it is your responsibility to keep an eye on it. But many people do not know how to check their PF balance.

Are you also one of them? If yes, there is nothing to worry about. In this era of technology, now you do not need to travel around the office or wait for the statement received at the end of the year to know the PF balance. You can find your balance in a few seconds from your mobile phone, sitting at home.

In this article, we will tell you in detail about very easy methods like Digilocker, Missed Calls, SMS, and Umang apps.

What is UAN and why is it necessary?

Before we go to the way of checking the balance, it is necessary to understand the Universal Account Number (UAN). The UAN is a 12-apex unique number that is given to every member by EPFO. All your PF accounts (even if you have changed the job) are connected to this one UAN. To know your PF balance, you have the first condition to be active UAN and linking your mobile number to it.

1. Missed Call Service: The fastest and easiest way

This method is the best for those who do not have a smartphone or internet. It is completely free and safe.

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Note: To take advantage of this facility, your UAN is mandatory to be connected to your bank account, Aadhaar and PAN i.e. KYC.

2. SMS Service: Learn balance without internet

Like a missed call, SMS service is also a great offline method. For this too, you will just need your registered mobile number.

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3. Through Digilocker

Digilocker is a government app where you can keep all your necessary documents like Aadhaar card, driving license etc. digital. Now you can also see your EPF passbook here.

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4. Umang App: One app, many benefits

Umang (UMANG) app is a multi-service platform of the Government of India. In addition to checking PF balance here, you can also claim and see your passbook.

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Apart from these methods, you can also check your balance by going to the official website of EPFO by logging in from UAN and password. So how to wait now? Try any one of these easy methods today and keep a close watch on your retirement savings.