No, your new employer cannot check your previous EPF deductions by using your UAN number. But they can find your service history by using your UAN number in their employer PF portal.
Q. How can I know my EPF balance?
If you have registered your UAN with EPFO (Employee Provident Fund Organisation), you can check your PF balance easily by sending an SMS. All you need to do is send a text message to 7738299899. The text message should include ‘EPFOHO UAN ENG’.
Table of Contents
- Q. How can I know my EPF balance?
- Q. How can I check my EPF balance in South Africa?
- Q. Can we have 2 EPF accounts?
- Q. What happens if I have 2 PF accounts?
- Q. Can I have 3 PF accounts?
- Q. Can 1 person have 2 UAN number?
- Q. Can I transfer PF online?
- Q. How can I get one member of my EPF account?
- Q. How many days will it take to get PF amount online?
- Q. Can EPF be withdrawn anytime?
Q. How can I check my EPF balance in South Africa?
Can I check my EPF account balance by giving a missed call?
- You should be a member of the EPFO with a UAN and also register your mobile number.
- You can then check your EPF account balance by giving a missed call to 011-22901406 from your registered mobile number.
Q. Can we have 2 EPF accounts?
As per the rules of EPFO, every PF member should have only one UAN. It will be against EPFO rules if the employee has more than one UAN due to frequently changing the job. Therefore, an employee having two UANs can get their EPF account transferred from one to another and get their previous UAN deactivated.
Q. What happens if I have 2 PF accounts?
Secondly, to claim the benefits of PF contribution with two or more companies, you will have to share the same UAN number with the other company also where in they can record the contribution. Hence both the companies can extend you the benefits of PF but on the same PF account.
Q. Can I have 3 PF accounts?
Several job changes generally result in the opening of several Employee Provident Fund (EPF) accounts, one for each employer. With the introduction of the Universal Account Number (UAN), it is possible to consolidate several accounts into one account for each EPFO member.
Q. Can 1 person have 2 UAN number?
Having 2 different UAN numbers for one employee is illegal and against the rules. If you move from one organization to another, you must get your PF account transferred as soon as possible.
Q. Can I transfer PF online?
Login to your EPF account using your UAN and password here. Click on the ‘Transfer Request’ option in the ‘Online Services’ section. Give your previous EPF account details (previous Member ID) You have to submit the transfer request for attestation to either the current or the previous employer.
Q. How can I get one member of my EPF account?
Visit Unified Member Portal and Login using your UAN Number and Password. After login, click on ‘One Member – One EPF Account (Transfer Request)’ under Online Services Menu. It will show personal information and detail of PF account as per present employment.
Q. How many days will it take to get PF amount online?
You may be asked to submit scanned documents for the purpose you have filled the form. The employer will have to approve the withdrawal request and then only you will receive money in your bank account. It usually takes 15-20 days to get the money credited to the bank account.
Q. Can EPF be withdrawn anytime?
Money from the EPF account cannot be withdrawn during employment, unlike a bank account. EPF is a long-term retirement savings scheme. The money can be withdrawn only after retirement. As per the new rule, EPFO allows withdrawal of 75% of the EPF corpus after 1 month of unemployment.
