Most of the EPF members know that EPFO services are available on the UMANG. Now all the EPF members with an account can withdraw their EPF money using the UMANG. In this post, I will tell you how to withdraw PF amount through UMANG app.
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UMANG App
The word UMANG is short form of Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance. It is a mobile application developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and National e-Governance Division (NeGD).
UMANG provides a single platform for all Indian citizens to access pan India e-Gov services including EPF withdrawal.
How to withdraw PF amount using UMANG App?
Online EPF withdrawal is easy and can be done through your smartphone. Now there is no need to have a personal computer or go anywhere or request someone for this. Your smartphone is sufficient for online PF withdrawal.
Just download and install the government’s e-governance mobile App – UMANG. This application will save you from the hassles of visiting the EPFO office. Here is how to withdraw PF through UMANG App.
Prerequisite for PF claim through UMANG App
You need to fulfill the following conditions for FPF withdrawal through the UMANG:
1. Your UAN should be activated.
2. Approved and verified KYC details.
3. Your UAN number linked to Aadhaar.
4. UMANG App linked to Aadhaar.
How to withdraw PF online using UMANG App?
Follow these simple steps for your PF withdrawal through UMANG app from your Provident Fund (PF) account.
1. First of all, download and install the UMANG App, from Play Store or Apple Store.
2. Now open the app and search for EPFO. Tap on the EPFO logo.
3. Then, select “Employee Centric” and click on the “Raise Claim” option for EPF withdrawal.
4. On the next page, enter your EPF UAN number.
5. You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number instantly.
6. Enter this OTP into the given space and tap on the “Submit” tab.
7. Now, you would see your EPF account page. Here you can see your EPF account details on this page. Just check your EPF details.
8. Next, choose the type of withdrawal you want to make and click submit.
9. Once submitted, a claim reference number will be generated. You need to keep it safe somewhere.
10. With this CRN (Claim Reference Number), you can track the status of your claim.
Final Thoughts
I hope now you know how to withdraw PF using UMANG App. However, for EPF withdrawal through Umang, you must have approved and verified KYC details. Your UAN number linked to Aadhaar. UMANG is also linked to Aadhaar. Apart from this, you can also use UMANG for many other services like Aadhaar, ESIC, PAN, income tax filing, gas booking, passport service, Digilocker, Electricity bill payment, Mobile bill payment, etc.
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