Employees Provident Fund: How To Check EPF Account Balance Without UAN Number:

The following table summarises all the methods through which members can check their PF Balance, as per ClearTax:

By Using UAN Activation: Visit the EPFO portal to activate your UAN. Once activated, use the portal or mobile apps to access your balance.

EPFO Member Portal: Visit EPFO Member Portal and log in with your UAN to check your balance.

UMANG App: Download the UMANG app, link your UAN, and check the EPF balance from your smartphone.

EPFO Mobile App: Download the EPFO Mobile App from Google Play Store, log in using your UAN, and access your EPF balance.

EPFO SMS Service: Send "EPFOHO UAN" to 7738299899 for an EPF balance update on your registered mobile number.

Missed Call Service: Call 9966044425 from your registered mobile number, and you will receive an SMS with your EPF balance details.

By Linking Aadhaar with UAN: Link your Aadhaar number with UAN on the EPFO portal and then use the SMS or online services to check your balance.

Through Your Employer's HR System: Check with your HR or payroll department for internal portals or methods for accessing your EPF balance.

EPF Balance Check via WhatsApp: Use EPFO's WhatsApp service to get an automated message for balance check after linking your UAN.

As per ClearTAX, the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is a retirement savings scheme where both the employee and the employer make equal monthly contributions. You can check your EPF balance through various methods - SMS, missed call, the EPFO member portal, or mobile apps like UMANG and the EPFO app. Regularly checking your EPF balance is important for planning withdrawals, applying for a loan against PF, or tracking the interest earned. It also helps you verify monthly contributions and claim income tax deductions under Section 80C.