The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has started crediting interest to EPF accounts for the financial year 2022-23. Subscribers can expect the interest amounts to reflect in their total PF balance soon. Some EPFO members have already received the interest amounts, and the current interest rate for FY 2022-23 is 8.15%.
In response to a query on social media, the provident fund regulatory body assured that the interest crediting process is underway and will be shown shortly. The interest will be accumulated and paid in full, with no loss of interest. EPFO has provided a dedicated portal for EPF members to access their account details.
To check if the interest has been credited, subscribers can visit the EPFO website or use the UMANG App to access their passbook online. They can also check their balance through SMS. Here are the steps to check EPFO balance online:
1. Visit the employees’ portal of EPFO at https://www.epfindia.gov.in/site_en/For_Employees.php.
2. On the homepage, click on ‘Services’ and choose ‘for employees’ from the dropdown list.
3. Login to the account using your Universal Account Number (UAN), password, and captcha.
4. You can then view your account details and EPF balance.
Alternatively, subscribers can use the UMANG App to check their EPF balance by following these steps:
1. Open the UMANG App and log in using your mobile number and OTP or MPIN.
2. Select EPFO after logging in.
3. Click on “View Passbook.”
4. Enter your UAN and click on “Get OTP.”
5. Enter the OTP.
6. You can now see your EPF account details, select the member ID, and download the e-passbook.
EPFO balance can also be checked through SMS by sending “EPFOHO UAN ENG” to 7738299899 from the registered mobile number. The account balance details will be received in English. The SMS service is available in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Bengali.
