How To Check Your PF Claim Status: Step-By-Step Guide

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is a crucial government-backed savings scheme in India that ensures financial security for employees. Both the employee and the employer contribute a minimum of 12% of the basic salary to the employee’s Provident Fund (PF) account each month. Under specific conditions, individuals can withdraw the accumulated funds. Monitoring your EPF claim status is essential to ensure the withdrawal process is completed smoothly and efficiently.

What is EPFO Claim Status?

EPFO claim status refers to the current state of your EPF withdrawal application. It offers a quick insight into the development of the withdrawal process, enabling you to identify and address any potential delays or errors promptly. You can check your PF (Provident Fund) claim status through online and offline methods.

Information You’ll Need

Before you can check your claim status, make sure you have the following information readily available:

Universal Account Number (UAN)
Mobile number linked with UAN
EPF regional office of your employer
Employer details

Ways to Check Your EPFO Withdrawal Claim Status Online

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it online:

1. EPFO Portal

Step 01: Visit the EPFO Member e-Sewa Portal and navigate to the “For Employees” section under the “Service” tab.

Step 02: Click ‘Know Your Claim Status’ under the “Services” section.

Step 03: You will be redirected to the member passbook application.

Step 04: Log in using your UAN, password, and captcha code.

Step 05: Click on “View Claim Status” to see the progress of your claim.

Following the above steps, your current claim status will be displayed on the screen.

2. UMANG Portal

You can also use the UMANG app to check your PF claim status. Ensure your mobile number is updated with your UAN.

Follow the below steps to check the PF claim status:

Step 01: Download the UMANG app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Step 02: Register and log in to the app using your mobile number.

Step 03: Select “EPFO” under the “Services” section.

Step 04: Click on “Employee Centric Services” and then “Track Claim”.

Step 05: Log in to the UAN Member Portal using your UAN and password.

Step 06: The details of your withdrawal or transfer status will be displayed.

Ways to Check Your EPFO Withdrawal Claim Status Offline

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it offline:

1. SMS Service

Ensure your mobile number is linked with your UAN.

Send an SMS in the format EPFOHO UAN <Preferred Language> (e.g., EPFOHO UAN ENG for English) to 7738299899.

You will receive an SMS with details of your claim status.

Language Code

Language	Code
English	ENG
Punjabi	PUN
Marathi	MAR
Telugu	TEL
Malayalam	MAL
Hindi	HIN
Gujarati	GUJ
Kannada	KAN
Tamil	TAM
Bengali	BEN

2. Missed Call Service

Give a missed call to the toll-free number 011-22901406 from your registered mobile number.

You will receive an SMS with the status of your claim.

Note: Before making a missed call, ensure that your UAN is linked with your mobile number and that your PAN, Aadhaar, and bank account information are updated on the UAN portal. The call will disconnect automatically after two rings, and you will receive claim details via SMS.

Understanding EPF Claim Status

Here’s a breakdown of what different EPF claim statuses mean:

EPFO Status	Meaning
Payment under process	1. Claim is still in process. 2. The status will change to “claim settled” after EPFO transfers money to your bank account.
Settled	1. Claim has been accepted and processed by EPFO. 2. Money has already been transferred to the bank or will be transferred soon.
Rejected	The previous or current employer could reject your claim due to reasons such as: 1. Mismatch in details. 2. Signature mismatch. 3. Failure to submit the signed claim printout within 15 days of making an online claim.
Not available	The claim has not yet been processed.

Disclaimer: The information is based on the latest research and development available. However, it may not fully reflect all the current aspects of the subject matter. Moneydaily.in advises readers to visit the EPFO’s website for further information.