Every month, a fixed amount from employees' salaries is deposited into their Provident Fund (PF) account. Recently, news emerged that the salary limit has been increased from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000. This has made many employees curious about their PF contributions. Therefore, it's important to check how much PF has been deducted from their salary this month and how much has been deposited into their account.

The EPFO ​​offers various options for checking your PF balance, such as missed call, SMS, and the UMANG app. Therefore, you can get your PF account information from the comfort of your home in just a few minutes, without having to visit the office.

Check your PF balance with a missed call.
To check your PF balance, you should give a missed call to 9966044425 from your registered mobile number. You can receive your PF account information via SMS within a short time. The mobile number must be linked to your PF account and your UAN must be active.

Get PF information via SMS
You can send an SMS like `EPFOHO UAN HIN` from your registered mobile number to 7738299899. After that, you can get your PF account information from EPFO ​​via SMS.

UMANG App Option
Smartphone employees can also check their PF balance using the UMANG app. Download the app, go to the EPFO ​​section, and select the View Passbook option. After that, you can view your PF passbook using your UAN number and OTP.

Why is it important to check your PF passbook?

Even though your employer has deducted your PF funds from your salary, it's important to verify that they've been deposited into your account on time. Therefore, checking your PF passbook every month can help you identify any discrepancies or errors in your contributions in a timely manner. Keeping track of your PF account is also beneficial for future financial planning.

PC: Mint