Want to check your Provident Fund (PF) balance but can’t remember your UAN number? This is a common problem, especially for employees who have changed jobs or haven’t accessed their PF account for a long time.
The good news is that you may still be able to check your PF balance without remembering your 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN).
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) provides services such as missed calls, SMS and online passbooks.
However, there’s one important thing to understand: some services work without entering your UAN number, but they still require an activated UAN linked to your mobile number.
Let’s explore the available options.
Method 1: Check PF Balance Through a Missed Call
One of the easiest methods is EPFO’s missed-call service.
You don’t need to remember or enter your UAN number, provided your account meets the service requirements.
Follow these steps:
Open the calling app on your mobile phone.
Dial 9966044425.
Give a missed call from your EPFO-registered mobile number.
The call should disconnect automatically.
If eligible, you’ll receive an SMS containing your PF details.
Important: Your UAN must already be activated, and your registered account must have at least one of the required KYC details, such as Aadhaar, PAN or bank account information.
If your mobile number isn’t registered with your UAN, this method may not work.
Method 2: Check PF Balance Using SMS
EPFO also offers an SMS-based balance enquiry service.
To use it:
Open the messaging app on your phone.
Type EPFOHO UAN.
Send the message to 7738299899.
Wait for the response from EPFO.
The message may contain your latest PF contribution and available balance details.
You don’t need to type your actual 12-digit UAN number in the SMS.
However, you must send the message from your UAN-registered mobile number, and your UAN must be activated.
For information in Hindi, send EPFOHO UAN HIN to the same number.
Method 3: Check Your Salary Slip
If you don’t have access to your UAN details, your salary slip can provide useful PF-related information.
Many employers include the following details:
Employee PF contribution
Employer PF contribution
PF account number or UAN
Monthly salary deductions
Check your latest salary slip or employee payroll portal.
Remember that a salary slip usually shows monthly contributions, not your complete accumulated PF balance, which may also include interest and previous contributions.
Method 4: Contact Your Employer or HR Department
If you cannot access EPFO’s online services, contact your company’s HR or payroll department.
Ask them for your UAN number, PF member ID or available contribution records.
Your employer may be able to help you identify your PF account and resolve missing account information.
Employees working in establishments that manage PF through an exempted trust should contact their employer or trust for the relevant PF statement.
How to Find Your Forgotten UAN Number
If you already have a UAN but don’t remember it, you can try recovering it through the official EPFO portal.
Sign in and select your available PF member account.
View your passbook and contribution details.
The passbook helps you review employee contributions, employer contributions and recorded interest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Check PF Balance Without UAN and Registered Mobile Number?
You generally cannot use EPFO’s missed-call or SMS balance services without the required UAN registration and mobile linkage. Contact your employer or EPFO for assistance.
Can I Check PF Balance Using Aadhaar Only?
Aadhaar can help with identity verification and UAN-related services, but an Aadhaar number alone does not provide direct access to your PF balance.
Is Checking PF Balance Free?
Yes. EPFO’s official online balance enquiry and missed-call services are free. Standard mobile operator SMS charges may apply.
What Is the EPFO Helpline Number?
You can contact the EPFO helpdesk at 14470 for assistance with PF-related services.
Final Words
Checking your PF balance without remembering your UAN number is possible if your mobile number is already linked to an activated UAN.
Try the missed-call or SMS service first. If these methods don’t work, retrieve your UAN through the official EPFO portal or contact your employer.
Always use official EPFO services and never share your password, OTP or bank details with unknown callers.
