How can I check my EPF balance in India?

How can I check my EPF balance in India?

EPF members can also check their balance by giving a missed call to 011-22901406 from their registered mobile number. However, the employee’s Permanent Account Number (PAN), Aadhaar, and bank account number must be linked with their UAN in order to avail this service.

How can I check my EPF account?

As per the recent changes done by EPFO, an EPFO member can check its PF balance online in four ways — by logging in at Umang App, using EPFO portal, by sending SMS to 7738299899 or by giving a missed call 011-22901406.

Can we deposit money in EPF account?

Jayant R. Pai CFP and Head – Products, PPFAS Mutual Fund replies: According to EPFO rules, ex-employees cannot contribute to their EPF account, since any contribution by the member must be matched with the employer’s share of contribution. Hence you are not permitted to contribute.

How can I deposit my EPF account?

Steps for PF Payment Online

1. Ensure PF details of establishment such as establishment ID, Name, address, exemption status, etc.
2. From ‘Payment’ option drop down select ‘ECR upload’
3. Select ‘Wage Month’, ‘Salary Disbursal Date’, Rate of contribution and upload ECR text file.

How is PF calculated on salary in India?

The employee contributes 12 percent of his or her basic salary along with the Dearness Allowance every month to the EPF account. For example: If the basic salary is Rs. 15,000 per month, the employee contribution shall be 12 % of 15000, which comes to Rs 1800/-. This amount is the employee contribution.

Can individual open EPF account?

It is open to everyone – employed, self-employed, unemployed, or even retired. It is not mandatory and anyone can contribute any amount to the PPF subject to a minimum of Rs 500 and a maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh per year. It has a fixed return which is set by the government every quarter.

How can I know my EPF balance?

An EPFO member can check one’s PF balance by sending SMS to 7738299899. The SMS text format would be — EPFOHO UAN ENG. Last three digits in the SMS are first three digits of the preferred language.