To make provident fund or PF account transfer online more simple, EPFO has suggested 6 simple steps from its official twitter handle.
Now, an EPF account holder can transfer one's PF account online without roaming around its previous and current employer’s office. As per the EPFO claims, after following the given 6 simple steps, an EPF account holder will be able to continue investing in one's retirement fund.
How to transfer EPF online via EPFO member portal
The provident fund regulator body has recently tweeted about the online EPF account transfer advising below-mentioned 6 simple steps to the EPFO subscribers:
1] Login at EPFO member portal — unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/ — and login with UAN and password;
2] Go to 'Online Service' and click at 'One Member One Account (Transfer Request)';
3] Verify 'Personal Information' and 'PF Account' for present employment;
4] Click at 'Get Details', PF account details of previous employment would appear;
5] Choose either 'Previous Employer' or 'Current Employer' for attesting the form; and
6] Click at 'Get OTP' to receive OTP on your UAN registered mobile number. Enter OTP and click on 'Submit' button.
After attestation by the recruiter you have chosen, the EPFO will transfer your EPF account online enabling you and your new recruiter to continue the monthly EPF contribution in your existing EPF account.
