How To Withdraw PF (Provident Fund)?
Employees can readily withdraw their PF online. Through EPFO’s member e-SEW site, this is possible.
Once they reach retirement age, the employees are able to withdraw their whole PF balance. However, if they meet specific requirements, they may withdraw some money even before retirement.
Important Points For Provident Fund Withdrawal
To deposit money into a PF account, one must link their Aadhar card to their universal account number (UAN). This can be done online via the UMANG smartphone app or via the EPFO website.
Before withdrawing PF, the “Know Your Customer” or KYC formality must be completed.
PAN cards are required for KYC, and after the process is over, EPFO designates the PF account as “verified”.
Steps To Withdraw Provident Fund
- Visit the UAN portal at https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/
- Log in using your UAN and password and enter the captcha for verification.
- Now go to the ‘Online Services’ tab and select the option ‘Claim (Form-31, 19 & 10C)’ from the drop-down menu.
- On the next screen, enter your bank account number and click on ‘Verify’.
- Now click on ‘Yes’ and proceed.
- After this, click on ‘Proceed for Online Claim’.
- Now in the claim form, select the claim you require under the tab ‘I Want To Apply For’.
- Select ‘PF Advance (Form 31)’ to withdraw your fund. Then provide the purpose of such advance, the amount required and the employee’s address.
- Now, click on the certificate and submit your application.
- You may be asked to submit scanned documents for the purpose you have filled the form.
After the employer approves the withdrawal request, you will receive money in your bank account. It usually takes 15-20 days to get the money credited to the bank account.
