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Inactive EPF account? Don't worry now, unblock it in an easy way
Doonhorizon | July 30, 2024 10:52 AM CST

If you do not have UAN number i.e. Universal Account Number, then you will have to generate UAN number first.
 

EPF Account Unblock Process: If you are an EPFO ​​employee then this news may be special for you. Let us tell you that EPFO ​​has recently provided the facility of Standard Operating Procedure for its subscribers.

Through SOP, employees can now unblock their operative EPF accounts. Today, through this article, we will give you information on how you can unblock your inactive account. It is a simple process.

 

Issue UAN number

If you do not have a UAN number i.e. Universal Account Number, then you will have to generate the UAN number first. Only after this you will be able to do all the work. To generate the UAN number, you will have to visit the EPFO ​​office.

After this, you have to make a request on the EPFIGMS portal website https://epfigms.gov.in/. There you have to generate UAN by entering all the bank details and doing biometric verification. After this, the EPF account has to be unblocked from UAN and KYC.

 

KYC is very important

KYC is very important to unblock the EPF account. If you have not done KYC yet, then you should do it very soon. You can do KYC by visiting the EPF office or online.

After completing the KYC process, you have to apply online to unblock the PF account. If your unblock request is accepted, then your account will be activated again. You can claim after the EPF account is unblocked.

 

How to file a claim

If you want to claim EPF, you will first have to meet the field officer. You can get help from the officer.

At the same time, to claim less than Rs 5 lakh, 1st level approval is required. At the same time, to claim more than Rs 5 lakh, you need 3rd level approval.

how to check pf account balance

To check PF balance, you need a UAN number. You have to give a missed call to 011-22901406 from your registered mobile number. After this, a message will come on your number, in which you will get the details of your PF balance.

In the second method, you can know about PF balance through message. For this, you have to send a message by typing EPFO ​​UAN ENG to 7738299899 from your registered mobile number. After this, you will get all the details of PF balance through message.


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