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EPFO Details to Check Before Filing a PF Withdrawal Claim

Planning a PF withdrawal? Check these EPFO details before filing claim · livemint.com

Before asking for your PF money, check that your account information is correct.

This includes your Aadhaar, PAN, bank account, name, birth date, and job dates.

These details help EPFO confirm who you are and where to send the money.

Incorrect information can slow down or stop a claim.

Some people with Aadhaar-validated UANs can update basic details themselves on the EPFO website.

Older UANs or some other cases may still need help from an employer.

EPFO says employer approval is no longer needed to add or change a bank account after bank verification.

Members should use official EPFO services and keep passwords and OTPs private.

Key facts

Details to verify: Aadhaar, PAN, bank account and IFSC, name, date of birth, and dates of joining or leaving.
UAN profile updates: Aadhaar-validated UAN holders may update details including name, date of birth, nationality, gender, parents’ name, marital status, and employment dates.
Older or other cases: Some older UANs and other cases may still require employer assistance, guidance, or certification.
Bank-account changes: Employer approval is not required for bank-account seeding after bank verification, according to an April 2025 release.
Authentication: Members can add or change bank-account details using Aadhaar authentication.
Security warning: Do not share UAN passwords, PAN details or images, bank details, or OTPs with agents or callers.

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