How to Check PF Balance Offline: Can PF balance be checked even without internet and smartphone? How to know how much money is in PF account by giving a missed call? What is the simplest way to get balance through SMS?
PF Balance Check without Internet: Are you also wanting to check your PF balance? But the problem is that your phone’s data pack has exhausted or you do not have a smartphone with a big touchscreen. Now you might be wondering how to know the balance without opening Umang App or EPFO website? There is no need to worry. The government has made very good arrangements for this. You can know your PF balance in just 5 seconds without internet and without smartphone, even with a small keypad phone kept in your pocket. Let’s see the 4 easiest ways..
Method 1 to check PF: PF balance will be known by just one missed call.
If you have any normal phone, then this method is jackpot for you. For this you will not have to spend even ₹ 1. Give a missed call to this number 09966044425 from the mobile number linked (registered) to your PF account. As soon as you dial the number, there will be two rings and the phone will automatically be disconnected. Within exactly 5 seconds, a message (SMS) will come on your phone, in which your name, UAN number and the total balance in your account will be clearly written.
Method 2 to check PF: Send a short SMS and get the balance
If for some reason the missed call number is busy, you can also get your PF balance by sending a normal message. Go to the message box from your registered number and type EPFOHO UAN ENG. Send this message to 7738299899. If you want information in Hindi, then write ‘HIN’ instead of ‘ENG’ (eg- EPFOHO UAN HIN). You will get complete details of balance in your language.
Method 3 to check PF: USID code without internet
Do you know that just like we dial a code to check bank balance without internet, there is a system for PF also? Dial *99# from your phone. A pop-up will appear on the screen. Enter your UAN number there. After this, your PF balance will flash in front of you on the screen itself. For this, neither data has to be turned on nor Wi-Fi has to be found.
Method 4 to check PF: HR department of your office
If you are facing problem in the above three methods due to your mobile number not being linked, then the simplest and no-tension method is to contact the HR of your office. HR has an ECR sheet of the PF deposited by the company every month. You can ask them for your PF slip. Without any internet or app, they will print out how much money is currently available in your account.
PF balance information will not be available without these 2 things
- Your UAN (Universal Account Number) must be activated.
- Your mobile number should be active which is linked to your PF account and Aadhaar card.