Provident Fund (PF) is a retirement savings scheme that is available to employees in India. It is a defined contribution scheme, which means that the amount of money that you receive in retirement depends on the amount of money that you and your employer contribute to the scheme during your working life.
Checking the balance in your PF account is important because it allows you to track your progress towards your retirement goals. It also helps you to ensure that your employer is making the correct contributions to your account.
There are a few different ways to check your PF balance. You can check it online, through the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) website, or by calling the EPFO helpline.
To check your balance online, you will need to have your Universal Account Number (UAN). You can find your UAN on your PF statement or by logging into the EPFO website. Once you have your UAN, you can follow these steps:
1. Go to the EPFO website (https://www.epfindia.gov.in/).
2. Click on the “Member e-Sewa” tab.
3. Enter your UAN and password.
4. Click on the “View Passbook” tab.
5. Your PF balance will be displayed on the screen.
To check your balance by phone, you can call the EPFO helpline at 1800 118 005. You will need to provide your UAN and other personal details to the customer service representative.
