As you may know, EPFO launched online EPF allegation tool in May (2017). This is a big move for the EPFO. This online PF exit function will benefit both PF users and EPFO employees.
However, many employees planning to use this tool are asking many questions about how to send EPF claims online. What are the eligibility criteria for extracting EPF online? Can you even extract EPS (pension) online? - What if a PF member has more than one EPF account? ···Such
In this article, please let us know the eligibility criteria that PF members must satisfy in order to submit full (or partial) EPF withdrawal request and online submission process.
EPF members activated their own UAN and planted EPFO in their own KYC (Aadhaar). And they can apply directly to the following requests via employee's UAN interface / portal.
You should enable your universal account and the mobile phone number used to enable the UAN should be functioning.
Your Aadhaar details should be seeded in the EPFO database and OTP based facilities should be used to validate eKYC from UIDAI when submitting a complaint. (Personal information such as UAN portal's name, date of birth, gender etc. must match the details of Aadhaar card.)
If the service period is less than 5 years, you need to sow the permanent account number (PAN) in the EPFO database in order to obtain PF final settlement request.
It is necessary to completely satisfy the following online EPF termination conditions (final settlement).
You can only deposit a portion of the withdrawal amount in your bank account (associated with the UAN).
If you wish to deposit that amount into a third party bank account, you can not submit a partial withdrawal request online. For example, if you are planning to purchase a home through a mortgage application and you want to deposit that amount directly into a bank account in Credit / Builder, you can not send PF online.
If you have more than one valid EPF account (member ID), you need to merge them before sending the EPF request online. (Please read "How to merge multiple EPF accounts")
Below is the online EPF invoice qualification and submission flowchart. (Source: EPFO website)
The relevant withdrawal request must be selected; EPF will (and / or) withdraw EPS withdrawal request (or) EPF prepayment
In order to complete the online complaint, you need to use the OTP (One Time Password) received on the mobile device registered with UIDAI (Indian Unique ID Authority) to confirm the online PF complaint. Therefore, the mobile phone number associated with the UAN and Aadhar must be the same.
There is no need to submit the printed PF complaint form to your employer / EPFO.
The latest update (February 28, 2018): The EPFO will ensure that the online application must withdraw CPF of 100,000 rupees or more and EPS of 5 rupees or more
No As a foreign resident living outside the US, you can check your status through our private doctor process. You should fill out the form of a private doctor as part of your online complaint submission or use the form above our website. VCF will work directly with the World Trade Center health plan to confirm that your condition is eligible for compensation.
However, many employees planning to use this tool are asking many questions about how to send EPF claims online. What are the eligibility criteria for extracting EPF online? Can you even extract EPS (pension) online? - What if a PF member has more than one EPF account? If you wish to deposit money to another bank account, you can not send some withdrawal request online. For example, if you are planning to purchase a home through a mortgage application and you want to deposit that amount directly into a bank account in Credit / Builder, you can not send PF online.
The era of making EPF's assertions troublesome has gone forever. Today, you can submit your EPF claim right away. You can extract the EPF without approving the employer. If your Aadhaar and bank account number are associated with the UAN and your employer has completed KYC (know your customer) certification, you will easily receive the EPFO for the withdrawal easily In order to use UAN. Be smart and rich
The era of losing your money is over, and there is no proper format to track your EPF transfer request. Online transfer claims streamline the whole process without worrying about it. The settlement process and transfer of claim takes 30 to 60 days. However, your employer can view, confirm, correct and submit your details online through this portal.