The Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO has already issued a new guideline in 2025 as part of its introduction for making things easy and accessible while checking the Provident Fund (PF) balance.
The updates could bring a convenient procedure to keep track of investments for the future so that no employees shall go through any hassle or complexity to know about such accumulated funds. Henceforth, a user can quickly and securely access PF account details through several modes.
Access Now Easiest in Checking PF Balance
Now checking PF balances will be streamlined by various digital channels introduced by the EPFO. Employees can avail of the benefits from the EPFO website, mobile app, SMS, and missed call services for real-time updates on their accounts. Not having to visit the EPFO offices empowers a user to monitor savings at his convenience.
The EPFO member portal has been upgraded to offer a user-friendly interface so that employees can easily log in and view their account summary. To know the details with respect to contribution, withdrawal, and employer deposit, a user will enter his UAN along with a password.
Now Check PF Balance via Mobile
This led EPFO to again enhance mobile service, which will keep the balance updated immediately instead of having to rely on a computer. Now, the balance can be checked on the UMANG app, which is an easy way to track accounts with the app that allows users to file claims and change their information without hassle.
In fact, EPFO has also improved its SMS and missed call services for non-internet customers. Employees will be able to get their instant balance details by sending an SMS using their UAN-linked mobile number or to a designated number. This type of service is highly beneficial for people with limited internet access.
Transactions: Secure and Transparent
The new EPFO rules primarily focus on security and transparency. Informed about savings through real-time notifications, the employees receive every contribution credited to their account as a notice and remain in touch with the latest security measures-prohibiting, therefore, unauthorized access, thus making online transactions much safer than ever.
Move Towards Financial Empowerment
The updated EPFO rules for 2025 truly reflect the fact that the government is committed to providing a smooth and efficient experience to the employees concerning managing their retirement funds.
Now, it will be much easier for employees to control their PF accounts due to balanced simplified procedures for checking and increased digital access, making planning for the future much easier than ever with confidence.