EPFO: PF withdrawal money will be credited within 24 hours! Complete these 5 tasks carefully before filing a claim..

The EPFO ​​has simplified the process of withdrawing money from PF accounts. If you are considering a PF withdrawal, the procedure is now much easier. By completing a few essential steps before filing your claim, the process can be settled within just 24 hours using the auto-claim system. Consequently, lakhs of employees will no longer have to endure long waits to access their PF funds.

However, the EPFO's 24-hour auto-claim system is available only to members who have updated their account KYC. Additionally, your Aadhaar, PAN, and bank account must be linked to your EPF account, and there must be no discrepancies in the claim application.

**How ​​to file an online PF claim**
To claim PF money online, your UAN must first be active. Next, log in to the member portal using your UAN. Navigate to the 'Online Services' section and select the 'Claim' form option. You will need to choose from Form-31, Form-19, or Form-10C. Then, select the reason for the claim—options include PF withdrawal, advance claim, withdrawal upon leaving a job, or pension-related claims. You must verify your bank account details before finally submitting the claim.

**5 things to do before filing a claim**
Ensure your UAN is active. Link your UAN with Aadhaar. Complete KYC for your bank account, PAN, and Aadhaar. Link your UAN with your mobile number. Ensure there are no errors while filling out the claim form.
Note that after filing the claim, you can check its status online via the EPFO ​​portal. You can also track the claim status using the Umang app or via SMS.

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