EPFO: How to check status, EPF account passbook on official portal, Umang app, SMS, Missed Call, WhatsApp—Stepwise guide
The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is a government-backed investment and retirement savings option for salaried individuals in India. For FY26, the Centre ratified 8.25% interest rate for both EPF and voluntary provident fund (VPF). Marking the third consecutive time the instrument delivered 8.25% returns.
Today, we look at how EPF members can check their employees provident fund balance EPF account passbook, download their passbook for the account or track the status of their application can do so using the official portal, Umang mobile app, SMS, WhatsApp, or the missed call facilities.
Please note that for newly activated UANs, passbook is available only after few hours of the account becoming active. New members will thus have to wait to view their contributions and balance details.
How to use WhatsApp services explained
The EPF’s WhatsApp services are expected to offer 24/7 access, with automated systems handling repetitive queries on basic account-related requests round the clock.
Members can type ‘Hello’ to EPFO’s registered, tick mark verified WhatsApp number, to initiate conversation. You can join the channel by clicking here — https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6kmH48Pgs8ftd6Kw3Y
Members will be able to check their EPF balance, view the last five transactions made, track your EPF account claim status and access other important services through the messaging platform. You can also choose to receive messages from the EPFO on their mobile number registered with it.
