Employees’ Pension Fund Organization (EPFO) on March 28, 2023 fixed 8.15% interest on provident fund (PF) amount for the financial year 2022-23 (FY23). The interest will be officially notified in the official gazette after approval from the finance ministry. After this the interest will come in your PF account.
Your PF (Provident Fund) account number is the key to know all the details about your pension fund. If you are not already aware of it, and are not able to track your EPF account, there are several ways to know your PF account number.
check your salary slip
Your salary slip will mention your PF account number as a certain part of your salary is deducted as monthly contribution to your PF account.
ask your employer
You can ask for your PF number from your current employer. Note that your PF number will be mentioned in your salary slip and your employer will be able to tell you your PF ID only if you are an EPF subscriber.
See also: How to check and download EPF member passbook
Use your UAN login
Your UAN is the master key to unlock all the details related to PF. If you have an active UAN, you can know your PF ID by logging into your account through UAN login. learn about UAN login in our guide on the subject.
If you know your UAN, here’s how to check your PF number on your EPF passbook:
step 1: Visit the following page:
https://www.epfindia.gov.in/site_en/index.php
step 2: You will be asked to enter your UAN, Password and Captcha. Then click on ”.log in‘ button.
step 3: On the home page, you will be able to see the balance in your PF account and the respective share made by you and your employer.
step 4: At the top of the screen, you will have the option passport, Click on it.
Step 5: Now, you will have the option of smake selection pf number You want to download passbook. If you have more than one PF number, all of them will be displayed on the page.
Visit EPFO Office
If none of the above methods work, then visit the nearest EPFO branch to know your PF number. For this information, you have to fill a form providing all the personal and official details.
also read all about EPF Scheme
Important Points: PF Number and UAN
Your PF number is not the same as your UAN. PF number is a 22 digit alphanumeric number which is given to every employee in the company providing PF benefits. On the other hand, UAN or Universal Account Number is a 12 digit umbrella ID, allotted by EPFO to all eligible employees. A member can have multiple PF numbers but only one UAN.
pf number example
maban00000640000000125
A PF number will usually look like this.
M.A.: represents the state in which our EPF office is located
Bain: represents the area
0000064: installation code
000: Installation Detail
0000125: pf number
UAN Example
100904319456.
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questions to ask
What is pf number?
PF number is a 22 digit alphanumeric ID provided to all the employees of a company which provides provident fund benefits to its employees.
What does PF number represent?
A PF number contains coded information about the state, regional office, company and member.
Can I change my PF number?
No, your PF number cannot be changed.
Can I have more than one PF number?
Yes, you can have multiple PF account numbers if you have worked for different companies.
How do I know my PF number?
Your pf number is there in your salary slip. You can also find it through your UAN login online. You can also ask your human resources department.
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