How To Track Your EPF Claim Progress Easily?

EPF or Employee Provident Fund is a retirement benefit scheme for salaried company employees. Every month, a part of their salary is taken and put in their respective Employees’ Provident Fund accounts. With time, the contributions accumulate with interest, which people can then use after their retirement for various purposes. It is not just a savings scheme but a financial umbrella for all the employees working in India.

One of the functions associated with one’s EPF amount is concerning EPF claim tracking, which becomes extremely crucial when an individual with a PF applies for a withdrawal or transfer of their savings. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has created several ways through which individuals can check the status of their PF claims, so that tracking can become easier and more convenient for the people, and not complicated.

For individuals trying to claim their EPF, here are different ways to easily check their EPF claim status online and offline!

What Is the Meaning Of The Process Of EPF Claim?

Employees’ Provident Fund claim is a process through which PF account holders can either withdraw money from their savings account or transfer funds from one PF account to another. This whole process is governed and managed by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, which reviews and verifies the details before approving an individual’s request for withdrawal of funds or transfer of funds.

The process of claiming a sum of money from one’s Provident Fund account can be done through an online platform from the comfort of one’s home. As the processes of both submitting claim requests and tracking the status of the claims are digitised, it is not only quicker and more convenient for the people but also easier for the authorities to verify and then approve the requests.

How Do I Track My EPFO Claim Status?

There are different ways in which one can track their EPF claim status online. All the major ways of checking the status are described below in a stepwise manner for one’s better understanding.

How To Check EPF Claim Status With UAN?

Step 1: Please visit the official EPFO website.

Step 2: Click on the ‘For employees’ section and then navigate to the ‘Member UAN/Online Service’ option under the ‘Our Services’ tab.

Step 3: Fill in your UAN number, password, and captcha, and then click on the ‘track claim status’ option, after which the claim status will be shown on your screen.

Read More: EPS Withdrawal Rules 2024: Key Changes and How They Benefit You

How To Track EPF Claim In EPFO Portal?

Step 1: Please visit the official EPFO website.

Step 2: Navigate to the ‘EPF Passbook & Claim Status’ page.

Step 3: Fill in your UAN number, EPFO member password, and captcha code.

Step 4: Then click on the “Claims” tab to check EPF claim progress, including approved or settled claims, pending or in-process claims, and rejected claims.

EPF Claim Status On Umang App

Step 1: Download the Umang app (Android and iOS) and search for EPFO in the ‘All Services’ section.

Step 2: Under ‘Employee Centric Services’, select the ‘Track Claim’ option.

Step 3: Please enter the UAN number and click on ‘Get One Time Password’,

Step 4: Validate using the OTP received on your registered mobile number and click on the “Submit” button.

Step 5: All claims made for the UAN will be displayed.

Another way to track EPF claim status is by sending an SMS to 773899899 or by leaving a missed call on 01122901406.

Read More: Learn About Premature Closure In PPF Accounts

Conclusion

Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is a great solution for individuals to be financially stable after they retire. It can help them financially without having to worry too much about not having a stable income. One of the most important aspects of an EPF account is the provision of making withdrawals for various reasons, which makes another process important. i.e., the process of tracking the status of the claim. Authorities have designed several ways of checking the status of one’s claim, such as through one’s UAN number, the official portal, by dialling the helpline number, etc.

It is advised to all the Provident Fund account holders to regularly check the status of their claims and also ensure that their personal details, like bank account information is correct and if incorrect, then updated to avoid unnecessary delays in funds. We request that you keep yourself educated about all the processes concerning your PF account to manage your savings efficiently and effectively.

Stay updated with Jaagruk Bharat for the latest information on government schemes and more, and reach out to us on our community page if you have any questions.