EPF Passbook: How to check and download UAN Member Passbook?

What is EPF passbook or UAN passbook?

Your EPF passbook is a document that contains vital information about the money that you and your employer have been contributing towards pension savings with the Employees Provident Fund Organisation every month. This EPF passbook, also often referred to as UAN passbook, contains all the information about the transactions that have been made by the employer and employee in the EPF and Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) accounts. By using the UAN login, members of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation can access their EPF passbook online.

 

How to download UAN passbook?

Step 1: Visit the page https://passbook.epfindia.gov.in/MemberPassBook/Login.  You will be asked to fill your UAN, password and CAPTCHA to proceed. After this, hit the ‘Login’ button.

 

 

Step 2: The page that now opens will show your Member ID.

 

 

If you have more than one Member IDs, all of them would be displayed on the page. Select the Member ID for you want to download the passbook.

 

 

Step 3: You will now be able to see all the details about your UAN passbook. You can also download your UAN passbook in the PDF format.

 

 

How to check EPF passbook?

All services of the EPFO are available online. This means you can check your UAN passbook online. You can check you UAN member passbook online using your 12-digit UAN (universal account number). Before you can do that, you will be required to register your UAN on the EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation) official website.

Four methods to check your PF balance

All PF subscribers can check their PF balance, by sending an SMS to the EPFO or logging on to the official website or giving a missed call or by downloading the UMANG app. Before checking the PF balance, users need to keep their Universal Account Number (UAN) handy.

 

How to check EPF Passbook balance online

EPF subscribers need to log in to the official portal of the EPFO, using their Universal Account Number (UAN).

Step 1: For EPFO portal balance check, visit the EPF portal and click on ‘Our Services’ on the dashboard. To check your PF balance online, click on the ‘For Employees’ button.

 

 

Step 2: Click on the ‘Member Passbook’ button and key in your user name and password to proceed.

 

 

 

Step 3: Click on the ‘Download e-passbook’ option, after successful EPF passbook login to the member portal.

See also: All about Employees’ Provident Fund housing scheme & Rules for PF withdrawal for house purchase

UAN passbook account balance via SMS

Provided your UAN is registered with the EPFO and your mobile number is registered with the body, you can check your PF balance, by sending a text message to the EPFO. PF account holders have to send the message EPFOHO UAN ENG to the number 7738299899. The abbreviation ENG here means that the user wants the information in English. In case you would prefer the information to reach you in, say, Hindi, just replace ENG with HIN.

Also note that your UAN must be seeded with a bank account, your Aadhaar number and your PAN, for you to be able to check your PF balance through the SMS facility.

 

EPFO member passbook balance via missed call facility

Again, as long as your UAN and mobile numbers are registered on the EPFO website, you can also give a missed call on the toll-free number, 011-22901406, to know your PF balance using your mobile number. After getting a ringing tone, the call will get connected and then, disconnected on its own. Shortly afterwards, you will receive an SMS about your PF account along with the account balance.

In this case, too, the UAN must be seeded with your bank account number, your Aadhaar number and your PAN.

See also: How to use your provident fund to finance a home purchase

 

EPF Passbook FAQs

What is UAN?

Universal Account Number (UAN) is a 12-digit identification number that is issued by the EPFO to all its subscribers. In case you do not have a UAN, you can go to the Member e-Sewa portal and click on the ‘Know your UAN’ option. The app for Member e-Sewa can also be downloaded from the Google Play Store. You can activate your UAN by following the ‘Activate UAN’ link.

See also: All about PF balance check with UAN number

What is member passbook?

Member passbook is another term used for EPF passbook or UAN passbook issued to members of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation. Member passbook contains all the information about your provident fund. These include your and your employer’s contribution to the PF account, the interest earned on the provident fund amount, status of claims, etc.

 

EPF passbook details

Your EPF passbook/UAN passbook carries the following details:

• Employer ID
• Employer name
• Employee ID
• Employee name
• EPFO name and type
• Detailed contributions to EPF
• Detailed monthly contributions towards EPS (Employees’ Pension Scheme)
• Interest on the amount accumulated in EPF
• Monthly deposits and withdrawals by employer and employee
• Date and time of printing of the passbook

What is the difference between PF member ID and UAN?

A member ID or PF number is given to an employee of a company. This member ID is an alphanumeric code. The UAN, on the other hand, is a unique number assigned to each employee. One member can have multiple member IDs but they have only one UAN.

Can EPF passbook be viewed online without the Universal Account Number?

No, EPF passbook cannot be viewed online without the Universal Account Number.

How long does it take for EFP passbook to be generated online after UAN registration?

It takes six hours after the UAN registration for the EPF passbook to be generated.

In what format can I download the EPF passbook?

The EPF passbook is provided in PDF format.

Important points for EPFO UAN login

• Members need to be registered on the unified member portal, to view the EPF passbook online. For EPFO UAN login, you should first activate your UAN by visiting the website https://unifiedportal.epfindia.gov.in.
• You should be able to download EPF passbook after three working days from the day of authentication.
• After six hours of registration, members can view their UAN passbook online.
• EPFO member passbook facility is not available for exempted establishments members, settled members and inoperative members.

UAN member portal and EPFO services are also available on apps that can be downloaded from the UMANG website or from the Playstore or App Store. UMANG refers to the Unified Mobile App for New Governance.

 

What happens to PF money after a subscriber retires?

While a member is free to keep his pension amount in the PF account, the account will not accrue any interest after three months of not receiving any contributions.

 

When can I withdraw my PF money after resigning from a company?

You can withdraw money from your PF account after two months of resigning from your employment.

 

How do I submit the application for withdrawal of provident fund? What if my company is not attesting the PF claim form?

The employer is mandated to attest the PF withdrawal application form after you have resigned. In case of any dispute, you may obtain attestation from the bank in which the company has maintained the account and submit it to the regional PF commissioner. You have to explain the reasons for not obtaining the signature of the employer. The regional PF commissioner will pursue the matter with the employer wherever necessary. If the member has activated his Universal Account Number, bank account and Aadhaar, he can submit a composite claim which only requires the signature of the member.

 

FAQs

How to check EPF passbook?

You can check the EPF passbook balance online, via SMS or via missed call facility.

Is it possible to view the online EPF passbook without activating UAN?

It is mandatory to activate the UAN for viewing the EPF passbook online.

Who is the EPF passbook download facility accessible to?

The EPF passbook download facility is only available to members who have registered themselves on the EPFO website.

Can EPF passbook be viewed online without the Universal Account Number?

No, the EPF passbook cannot be viewed online without the Universal Account Number.

How long does it take for EPP passbook to be generated online after UAN registration?

It takes 6 hours after the UAN registration, for the EPF passbook to be generated.

In what format can I download the EPF passbook?

The EPF passbook is provided in PDF format.

What is the difference between PF member ID and UAN?

A member ID or PF number is given to an employee of a company. This member ID is an alphanumeric code. The UAN on the other hand is a unique number assigned to each employee. One member can have multiple member IDs but only one UAN.