PF ACCOUNT NEWS: EPFO TO SOON CREDIT INTEREST INTO ACCOUNTS, HERE’S HOW TO CHECK YOUR BALANCE
PF Account News: In a major update for PF account holders, interest will soon be credited to the accounts of nearly 80 million members of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
The EPFO has directed all its regional offices to begin crediting interest to PF accounts at the rate of 8.25 per cent for the financial year 2025-26. The EPFO's Central Board of Trustees (CBT) approved this 8.25 per cent interest rate in March this year, and the Finance Ministry approved it in June. The process for transferring this money is now clear under Section 60(1) of the EPF scheme.
Previously, people had to wait months for their PF interest to arrive, as the old process was extremely slow. However, the EPFO recently completed a major software upgrade and database integration. This new system upgrade has significantly accelerated the transfer process, allowing interest payments to be deposited directly into members' accounts without delay.
Here's How To Check Your PF Balance From Home
If you want to know whether the interest money has been credited to your account or not, you can check your balance in these 4 easy ways:
-Via Missed Call: Give a missed call to 9966044425 from your registered mobile number. After two rings, the call will automatically disconnect and you will get your PF balance via SMS.
-Via SMS: Go to your phone's message box and type: EPFOHO UAN ENG (if you want details in English). Send it to 7738299899. The complete account details will be sent to your phone as an SMS.
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-Via UMANG App: Open the UMANG app on your smartphone. Search for EPFO and go to the 'Employee Centric Services' option. Click on 'View Passbook', enter your UAN and OTP and check your current balance.
-Via EPFO Portal: Open the EPFO e-Seva passbook portal (passbook.epfindia.gov.in) on your laptop or browser. Login by entering your UAN number, password and captcha code and check the new balance in your passbook.
