To guarantee that your requests for withdrawals or transfers are processed quickly and efficiently, you must check the status of your Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) claim. You can follow the status of your claim using the easy online and offline tools offered by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO).
You can keep track of the status of your EPF claim with the help of this guide, which provides comprehensive instructions for every option.
Eligibility for Claiming EPF
Before checking your claim status, ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for EPF withdrawal:
- 100% of EPF Corpus:
- Upon retirement at the age of 55.
- After two or more months of unemployment.
- 90% of EPF Corpus:
- If you apply one year before retirement (at age 54).
- 75% of EPF Corpus:
- In case of unemployment for one month, with the remaining 25% claimable after securing new employment.
How to Check Your EPF Claim Status Online?
There are 3 methods to check EPF claim status online, discussed below with every detail:
Method 1: UAN Member e-Sewa Portal
- Step 1: Visit the UAN Member e-Sewa portal.
- Step 2: Log in using your Universal Account Number (UAN) and password.
- Step 3: Go to the “Online Services” tab.
- Step 4: Select “Track Claim Status.”
- Step 5: Your claim status, along with details like claim type, amount, and date of submission, will be displayed on the screen.
Method 2: EPFO Portal
- Step 1: In the initial step go to the EPFO website.
- Step 2: Click on “Services” on the homepage and then from the dropdown menu, click “For employees“
- Step 3: A new window opens, from it click “Know your Claim Status.”
- Step 4: You will be redirected to the following page.
- Step 5: Enter your UAN with the password and captcha code.
- Step 6: After logging in, click on the “Claims” on the header tab to know your claim status.
Method 3: UMANG App
- Step 1: Download and install the UMANG app on your smartphone or visit UMANG portal.
- Step 2: Open the app and log in using your registered mobile number.
- Step 3: Go to the EPFO section and select “Track Claim.”
- Step 4: Enter your UAN and the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
- Step 5: Your claim status and details will be displayed.
Check EPF Claim Status Offline
If you want to check your claim status offline, you can do so as discussed below:
Method 1: Visit EPFO Office
- Step 1: Locate your nearest EPFO office.
- Step 2: Visit the office with your UAN or claim reference number.
- Step 3: Inquire about your claim status with the EPFO staff.
Method 2: Call the EPFO Helpline
- Step 1: Call the EPFO helpline number 1800-118-005 or 13611 (toll-free).
- Step 2: Provide your UAN or claim reference number to the customer service representative.
- Step 3: The representative will inform you about your claim status.
Types of PF Claim Status
The process of EPF withdrawal involves several stages. Each stage of the EPF claim status is explained below:
| Claim Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Payment under process | 1. The claim is currently being processed. 2. The status will update to “claim settled” once the EPFO transfers the money to your bank account. |
| Settled | 1. The claim has been accepted and processed by EPFO. 2. The money has either been transferred to your bank account or will be soon. |
| Rejected | The claim could be rejected by the previous or current employer due to various reasons such as: 1. Mismatch in details. 2. Signature mismatch. 3. The signed claim printout was not submitted within 15 days after making an online claim. |
| Not available | The claim has not yet been processed. |