How to Withdraw Money From Your EPF Account Online?

Withdraw Money From Your EPF Account : To withdraw money from your Employee Provident Fund (EPF) account online, you can follow these steps:

EPF Withdraw Money steps-by-steps:

1. Visit the EPF member portal at https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/
2. Log in with your Universal Account Number (UAN) and password.
3. Click on the ‘Online Services’ tab and select ‘Claim (Form-31, 19 & 10C)’ from the drop-down menu.
4. Enter the last four digits of your bank account number and click on ‘Verify.’
5. Click on ‘Yes’ to certify that you have read the instructions carefully.
6. Select the type of claim you want to make (full withdrawal or partial withdrawal) and enter the required details.
7. Click on ‘Get Aadhaar OTP’ if you have linked your Aadhaar card with your UAN. Otherwise, click on ‘Proceed for online claim.’
8. Enter the OTP received on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and click on ‘Validate OTP and Submit Claim Form.’
9. Your claim will be processed, and the money will be transferred to your bank account linked with your UAN.

It is important to note that there are certain conditions under which you can withdraw money from your EPF account, such as retirement, medical emergency, marriage, education, or purchase of a house. Make sure to check the eligibility criteria before submitting your claim.

Here are some FAQs related to withdrawing money from your EPF account online:

Q: Is it mandatory to link my Aadhaar card with my UAN for online EPF withdrawal? A: No, it is not mandatory to link your Aadhaar card with your UAN for online EPF withdrawal. However, if you have linked your Aadhaar card with your UAN, the online withdrawal process can be completed faster and more securely through an OTP verification process.

Q: Can I withdraw the entire balance from my EPF account online? A: Yes, you can withdraw the entire balance from your EPF account online if you meet the eligibility criteria for a full withdrawal. However, if you are not eligible for a full withdrawal, you can only withdraw a partial amount online.

Q: How long does it take to receive the money in my bank account after submitting an online EPF withdrawal request? A: The time taken to receive the money in your bank account after submitting an online EPF withdrawal request may vary depending on various factors such as the volume of requests being processed, your bank’s processing time, etc. However, in general, it may take 2-3 working days to receive the money in your bank account after submitting the withdrawal request.

Q: Can I track the status of my online EPF withdrawal request? A: Yes, you can track the status of your online EPF withdrawal request by logging in to the EPF member portal and clicking on the ‘Track Claim Status’ option under the ‘Online Services’ tab. You will be able to see the current status of your withdrawal request, such as ‘Claim Form Submitted,’ ‘Under Process,’ or ‘Payment Sent.’

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