- EPFO launches WhatsApp service to check various services.
- Members can access it by messaging +91 8796441800 or scanning the official QR code.
- Service launched on EPFO Foundation Day by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
EPFO WhatsApp Services: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a new service on November 1, in which members can now get access to EPF account details on WhatsApp without using its online portal or visiting the office. The new WhatsApp service was launched on the occasion of EPFO's Foundation Day by Union Minister for Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya.
Taking to X, The EPFO said, "On the occasion of the EPFO Foundation Day, EPFO Services on WhatsApp were launched by Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Minister of Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports, marking another significant milestone in EPFO's digital journey."
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How Will The EPFO WhatsApp Service Benefit Members?
The new service will help EPFO members to check their EPF balance, view last five transactions and download their EPF passbook through WhatsApp. To access these facilities, members can send a message to +91 8796441800 or scan the QR code shared by EPFO.
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How To Check EPF Balance Using WhatsApp
To use the service, subscribers just need to:
- Save the official EPFO WhatsApp number +91 8796441800 in their phone contacts.
- After that, open WhatsApp, start a chat with the number, and send a simple 'Hi'.
- The chatbot will then guide them on how to get the information they need.
- From the options, members can check their PF balance, look at their last five account transactions, or download their EPF passbook.
There’s also an option to access the service by scanning the QR code shared in EPFO’s official announcement.
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Which EPF Account Details Can Members Access On WhatsApp?
The WhatsApp service currently covers three common needs that EPFO members often look for:
Provident fund balance: Members can quickly find out how much money is lying in their EPF account without logging into the official portal.
Recent account activity: They can view their last five transactions for a quick update on the latest credits or withdrawals.
EPF passbook download: Users can also get their PF passbook through WhatsApp. This document shows the full record of contributions and transactions in their account.
With all three options available in one chat, members can get the PF information they need.