What documents are required for transferring PF online?
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To transfer your PF online, you will need Form 13, Aadhar Card, PAN Card and UAN credentials.
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Saving a considerable amount for your retirement dreams is something that should be started at an early age. Provident Fund, a government back-scheme, is a reliable way to save your money for the future. If you are planning to start a PF or have a PF account and are wondering how can I transfer PF online, then this article can serve as a detailed guide.
A Provident Fund is where you accumulate your savings by putting in a share of your income every month. Creating a PF is a seamless process as most employers offer to start a PF on your behalf when you join their organisation.
But what if you choose to leave the company? You are provided with two options-
You can withdraw the money from your PF.
Transfer the PF online with the new employer.
Transferring your PF is considered a reliable option as you continue to save for your post-retirement life. Your PF will be transferred seamlessly to your next employment.
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If you choose PF transfer, you must satisfy the prerequisites. Let’s start with the documents and information you need to have to facilitate PF transfer:
The UAN should be activated. According to the new revised scheme, PF transfer has to be done using UAN through a “unified portal”.
Your bank account details and IFSC must be seeded against the UAN.
Your previous employer must have the E-KYC.
Your current employer must have digitally authorised signatures in EPFO.
The EPFO database must contain the accurate details of your PF account.
Now that you have understood the prerequisites, let’s get ahead with how to transfer PF online with a step-by-step process:
Step 1: Log in to the unified portal for PF members using your UAN credentials.
Step 2: From the drop box menu of “Online Service” select “One Member One EPF Account(Transfer Request)”.
Step 3: Your screen will show the details of your PF, make sure to verify the same carefully.
Step 4: Once you have verified, you will be redirected to a new window where you have to select either your previous employer or present employer to attest the form claim. Select the “Get Details” menu for the same.
Step 5: Verify your request by a simple OTP authorisation. Remember that the OTP will be sent to the mobile number registered with UAN.
Step 6: Once you have authorised you will be provided with “Form 13”. Take a printout and ensure to submit to the employer within 10 days.
Step 7: Your employer will verify the details and forward the request to EPFO for final approval of your PF transfer.
Once your request is approved you will get a SMS and email for the same.
If you have submitted the request for PF transfer, you can easily track the status by following these easy steps:
Log in to the Unified Member Portal using your UAN credentials.
Select the “Track Claim Status” from the “Online Services” menu.
Fill in the details of the PF transfer request.
Your screen will show the status of your transfer request.
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While you have the option to withdraw the amount in your PF, transferring PF ensures that you are committed to your retirement plan. Additionally, you also get to enjoy tax benefits if your PF continues for 5 years. You can also explore National Pension Systems (NPS) to expand your retirement savings.
Before you leave, remember that transferring PF online is a simple process where you have to make an online request using your UAN credentials so make sure to keep your UAN login details safe.
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To transfer your PF online, you will need Form 13, Aadhar Card, PAN Card and UAN credentials.
Yes, you can submit an online request for PF transfer on the unified member portal.
To initiate a PF transfer request online, you have to visit the “Unified Member Portal” and log in with your UAN credentials. Here, you can submit an online request using the “Online Services” feature.
Yes, the revised guidelines have made it mandatory for you to have a UAN to request an online transfer of your PF.
You can visit the “Unified Member Portal” and log in using your UAN details. From here you can select the “Track Claim Status” and fill in the tracking details you were provided while submitting a PF transfer request. Your screen will show the status of your request.
On average, it takes around 20 days to complete the online PF transfer process but the same can change depending on the time taken by your previous employer to approve.
If you are facing errors during the online PF transfer you can contact the EPFO helpdesk. However, if your queries are not resolved through the helpdesk you can raise your issue with EPFO’s grievance redressal mechanism by visiting their official website.
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