Guide on PF Balance Check With UAN Login, Passbook & SMS

Checking your Provident Fund (PF) balance is crucial for tracking your retirement savings and ensuring your contributions are on track. With several easy methods available, it has never been simpler to keep tabs on your PF amount. This guide will walk you through how to do a PF amount check online using your UAN number, passbook, and SMS.​

What is PF and Why Check Your Balance?

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is a government-backed retirement savings scheme where both the employee and employer contribute monthly. Knowing your PF balance helps you stay informed about your savings and plan your finances better.​

PF Balance Check With UAN Number

Your Universal Account Number (UAN) is a unique identifier for your EPF account. Once activated, you can use the UAN to check your PF balance online easily, though the portal sometimes takes a long time to load. Here’s how:

1. Visit the official EPFO member portal.
2. Log in by entering your UAN, password, and captcha code.
3. You will receive an OTP on your Aadhaar-linked registered mobile number.
4. Enter the OTP to verify your login.
5. Once logged in, select the employer account for which you want to see the PF balance.
6. You can view and download your EPF passbook which shows your monthly contributions and total balance.

This method is secure and provides detailed insight into your PF contributions and interest earned.​

Checking PF Balance via Passbook

The EPF passbook displays the detailed month-wise contributions and interest credited to your account. You can access your passbook through the EPFO member portal after logging in with your UAN. The passbook can be downloaded for your reference and future use.​

PF Balance Check Through SMS

If you prefer a quick balance check without logging in online, you can use the SMS service provided by EPFO, though it sometimes works unreliably. Make sure your UAN is activated and linked with your Aadhaar, PAN, and bank details before using this service.

• Send an SMS in the format EPFOHO UAN ENG (where ENG is the language code you prefer) to 7738299899.
• You will receive your latest PF balance on your registered mobile number.

Alternatively, you can give a missed call to 9966044425 from your registered mobile to receive your PF balance via SMS.​

Using Finright’s CheckMyPF Tool for PF Balance Bifurcation

Finright’s CheckMyPF is the best and most easy way to check your PF balance, offering AI-powered insights into your overall PF amount, contributions, interest, withdrawability, and potential issues like missing DOJ or EPS mismatches—all in minutes without portal delays or SMS unreliability. This tool provides an instant health report of your EPF account, flags errors early, and helps maximize withdrawals or transfers. Try CheckMyPF today for a seamless PF amount check experience at Finright.​

Using these methods, you can efficiently do a PF balance check with UAN number anytime to stay updated on your provident fund savings.

FAQ

What is the most easy way to check PF balance?

Finright’s CheckMyPF tool stands out as the most easy and reliable method, delivering instant AI-driven reports on your PF balance, bifurcation, and issues without relying on slow portals or inconsistent SMS.​

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Does SMS for PF balance check always work?

SMS services like EPFOHO to 7738299899 or missed call to 9966044425 work sometimes but can be unreliable due to network or registration issues.​

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Why does the EPFO portal take a long time?

The official portal often experiences loading delays, especially during peak hours, making tools like CheckMyPF a faster alternative.​

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Can I check PF balance without UAN?

Limited options exist via employer or UMANG app, but activating UAN unlocks full access including passbook CheckMyPF simplifies even complex cases.
Can I check PF balance for multiple employers under one UAN?

Yes. If you have worked with multiple employers and all Member IDs are linked to the same UAN, you can view the PF balance for each employer separately by selecting the relevant Member ID in the EPF passbook.

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Why is my PF balance showing zero or missing months?

This usually happens due to:

• Delay in employer ECR filing
• Transfer not completed from previous employer
• Incorrect Date of Joining (DOJ) or Date of Exit (DOE)
• Passbook portal sync issues

In such cases, reviewing your PF history through tools like CheckMyPF can help identify the exact issue.

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Is PF balance shown in the passbook the final withdrawable amount?

No. The passbook shows the total balance, not the eligible withdrawable amount. Eligibility depends on:

• Reason for withdrawal
• Length of service
• EPS membership
• Pending transfers or errors

CheckMyPF helps calculate the actual amount you can withdraw.

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Can I check PF balance if my Aadhaar is not linked?

You may still view your PF balance in the passbook, but claims, transfers, and SMS services may fail if Aadhaar is not linked. Aadhaar linking is mandatory for withdrawals.

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Why is PF interest not updated every month?

PF interest is credited annually, not monthly. While monthly contributions reflect in the passbook, interest is usually updated at the end of the financial year after EPFO’s annual interest declaration.

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Can I check PF balance using the UMANG app?

Yes. You can log in to the UMANG app, go to EPFO services, and select “View Passbook.” However, users often face login issues or delays during peak usage periods.

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What should I do if PF balance does not match my salary slips?

You should:

1. Compare salary slips with passbook entries
2. Contact your employer for clarification
3. Raise an EPFO grievance if required

A PF audit using CheckMyPF can help identify contribution mismatches quickly.

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Does PF balance include pension (EPS) amount?

The passbook shows separate entries for:

• Employee PF share
• Employer PF share
• Employer EPS contribution

However, EPS balance is not withdrawable in full and follows different rules.

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Is PF balance check possible after retirement?

Yes. You can check your PF balance even after retirement as long as your UAN remains active.