EPF Interest Credit: Here's When to Expect It and How to Check Your Balance pen_spark
People have been waiting for EPF interest money for a long time. EPFO had announced in February 2024 that the interest rate for provident fund deposits is going to be for the financial year 2023-24. Let us tell you that EPFO increased the rate from last year's 8.15% to 8.25% in 2023-24. Let us know about it in detail.
Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) announced good news for all the customers in February 2024, saying that the interest rate for the financial year 2023-24 (FY24) has been reduced to 8.25%. At present people are eagerly waiting for the interest to come. Now the question arises that when will this amount come to the people's EPFO account. Let us know about it.
EPFO website: You can check your EPF balance on the EPFO website using your UAN and password. Go to the 'Member Passbook' section and select the financial year for which you want to check the balance.
UMANG App: You can also check your EPF balance using the UMANG app. Download the UMANG app from the App Store or Google Play Store and register using your UAN. Once registered, you can check your EPF balance under the 'EPFO' section.
SMS: You can send an SMS to 7738299899 from your registered mobile number. Type 'EPFOHO UAN' in the message and send it. You will receive an SMS with your EPF balance.
Missed Call: You can give a missed call to 011-22901406 from your registered mobile number. You will receive an SMS with your EPF balance.
In addition to the above, here are some other things that EPF account holders should keep in mind:
Check your EPF balance regularly to ensure that your contributions are being credited correctly.
Update your KYC documents with EPFO to avoid any delays in processing your claims.
Activate your UAN to avail online services of EPFO.
Nominate a beneficiary for your EPF account to ensure that your nominee
receives the benefits in case of your death.
