epfo account
For those who work in a company, especially in the private sector, PF is a kind of savings, which is very useful in times of need. But the problem arises when the PF number of the job changed many years ago is not remembered. The problem increases for those who started their jobs before 2014. At that time there was no facility like UAN and every company used to give different PF numbers. In such a situation, while changing jobs, the old PF account of many people is not known.
Now EPFO has suggested an easy way to solve this problem. According to EPFO, even if you do not have a PF number, you can still find your PF account. For this the employee will have to go to the Unified Member Portal. After registration or login with mobile number, some important information has to be filled. As soon as Aadhaar and PAN information is entered, the system automatically starts searching old records. Whether the PF account is 10 years old or 15 years old, information about it can be obtained.
This is how you will know
EPFO says that if your Aadhaar is linked to UAN and KYC is complete, then this work becomes even easier. All your old and new PF accounts are linked under a single UAN. This not only makes it easier to view the PF passbook, but the process of PF transfer and withdrawal of money is also completed without any hassle.
Apart from this, there is a preparation to bring another big facility under EPFO 3.0. From the year 2026, employees will also be able to withdraw their PF money through ATM and UPI. This means that now you will not have to visit offices to withdraw PF. This facility will be very beneficial especially in times of emergency.
Why is this step necessary for old employees
EPFO has clearly said that employees working before 2014 must link their old PF account with UAN. Many times it happens that people’s money remains in their PF account for years because they are not aware of their account. Now this new facility will help lakhs of employees to get their deposited money back. Experts recommend that employees update their KYC as soon as possible, link Aadhaar with UAN and link all old PF accounts to a single UAN. With this, it will become very easy to withdraw money, keep track of it and transfer it.