EPF Balance Check: Here are 5 easy ways to check your EPF account balance — a step-by-step guide

An EPF balance is the total of your savings that is held in your employee's provident fund (PF) account. It involves contributions from both employees and employers. EPF provides financial security for the retirement age. The scheme is applied to all the salaries of employees in the organised sector in the country.

To check the EPF balance, you need to have a UAN (universal account number), phone number, and internet connection.

Here are a few ways to check your EPF account balance.

1. Check the PF balance on the EPFO website

• Go to www.epfindia.gov.in.
• Click 'For Employees' under the 'Our Services' section.
• Choose the 'Member Passbook' option from the 'Services' menu.
• On the login screen, enter your UAN, password, and the captcha code.
• Once logged in, you can see your PF balance and transaction history.

2. Check PF balance through missed call

• Dial 9966044425 from your registered mobile number.
• The call will end automatically, and you will receive an SMS with your PF details.

3. Check PF balance via SMS

• Write an SMS in this format: EPFOHO UAN ENG.
• Replace ‘ENG’ with the first three letters of your preferred language.
• Send the SMS to 7738299899.

4. Check PF balance on the UMANG website

• Open the UMANG website.
• Search for EPFO services and log in with your UAN and password.
• View your PF passbook and transaction history.

5. Check PF balance through the UMANG app

• Download the UMANG app from the Play Store or App Store.
• Sign up with your mobile number.
• Confirm your mobile number by using OTP.
• Open the application and tap the 3 horizontal lines in the top-left corner.
• Go to the service directory and search for EPFO.
• Select View Passbook and log in using your credentials.