How to Withdraw PF Amount Online: A Quick Guide

Now, with individual EPFO account numbers, it has become very convenient for employees to withdraw the PF amount online. The online method is convenient if you have switched jobs or are retiring; you do not have to visit the EPFO office. Here is a brief guide you can use to withdraw your PF amount online.

Steps to Withdraw PF Online

Step 1: Visit the EPFO Portal

1. Open the official EPFO website: www.epfindia.gov.in.
2. Our Services -> For Employees -> Member UAN/Online Services
3. This will lead you to the EPFO Member Portal, where you can enter your basic details where required.

Step 2: Log in to Your Account

1. On the login page, input your UAN and the password you have created. If you do not have a password or have forgotten it, you can retrieve it using your UAN number and the mobile number you registered with.
2. If you are logged into the PF Registration portal, you will be presented with a number of links related to your PF account.

Step 3: Select the Option ‘Online Claim’

1. On the Home page of the EPFO Member Portal, navigate to ‘Online Services’ and then select ‘Claim (Form-31, 19, 10C& 10D).
2. In this menu, click on “PF Withdrawal” if you want that channel or “Final PF Settlement” if you need the other.

Step 4: Verify Your Details

1. Confirm your details, which may include your details, UAN details, and Aadhaar number. Ensure that all the statements given are correct.
2. Check through the UAN member portal that your Aadhaar is correctly mapped to it. If it is not, you can link it from the portal.

Step 5: Submit the Claim

1. Select the type of claim you wish to make: Basic options include complete withdrawal, partial withdrawal or pension withdrawal where applicable.
2. On the type selected, they are supposed to provide the necessary details and click on “Proceed”.
3. It will ask you to enter an OTP received from your registered mobile number. Request the OTP and confirm the request.

Step 6: Track Your Claim

After filing the claim, you will receive a notification of the portal through which you can track it. This amount will be directly credited to the linked bank/top-up account.

This option of withdrawing your PF amount is fast, secure, and easy to go through over the Internet. As indicated by the guidelines in this article, you can succeed in accessing your money without having to go out. Make sure that your unique account number is turned on or activated so that you can link all of the essential details to it for this purpose. However, in case of any problem, the EPFO portal has simplified procedures included along with customer service to guide the users.