How to check your EPF balance with missed call or SMS when EPF website is down?

Are you having trouble accessing the EPF Passbook website to check your Provident Fund balance? Don’t worry, there are simpler ways available. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) provides many convenient alternatives such as missed call and SMS services that let you check your EPF balance instantly, without needing internet access or dealing with website issues.

The EPFO’s missed call service is a free, instant way to check your PF balance. However, to check it, your mobile Number must be activated with UAN at Unified Portal. Also, any one of following KYC must be available against the UAN. a. Bank A/c Number. b. Aadhaar c. PAN

Here are a few simple steps to check your PF balance:
Dial 9966044425 from your registered mobile number.
This call will automatically disconnect after two rings (no charges apply).
You will receive an SMS with your latest PF balance and last contribution details.
Note that this service is only available for UAN-activated members with completed KYC. If you face issues, you must verify your KYC status via your employer or the EPFO portal.

The SMS service is another offline method to access your PF balance instantly. To avail of this facility, your UAN must be activated and linked with Aadhaar, PAN, and bank account, and the SMS must be sent from your registered mobile number. eKYC must be completed on the UAN portal.

Send an SMS to 7738299899 in the format: EPFOHO<> UAN<> LAN
Replace UAN with your 12-digit Universal Account Number.
Replace LAN with the first three letters of your preferred language (e.g., ENG for English, HIN for Hindi, MAR for Marathi, etc.).

Example: EPFOHO 123456789012 ENG
You will receive an SMS with your PF balance, last contribution, and KYC details.
You should check your PF balance regularly to know if interest is credited and know the eligibility for withdrawals before claiming for advance.