How to Check Your PF Balance
Check your EPF balance through the passbook portal, UMANG app, missed call, or SMS — exactly which routes need a UAN login and which work on any phone.
- Last verified
- 21 June 2026
- Official site
- passbook.epfindia.gov.in ↗
EPFO gives you five distinct ways to check your PF balance — each with different trade-offs. For most users, the passbook portal gives the full detailed history.
For on-the-go checks, the missed call (9966044425) or SMS (EPFOHO UAN ENG to 7738299899) routes work without internet or a smartphone — your latest balance arrives by SMS within seconds.
If you're checking shortly after joining a new employer, wait one full salary cycle. EPFO updates only after your employer files the first ECR for the new job — that takes 1–2 months on average.
Eligibility
- You hold a 12-digit UAN.
- Your UAN is activated for portal-based access — or you have your registered mobile for missed-call / SMS routes.
Required documents
UAN
Universal Account Number.
Activated UAN password
Required for the EPF passbook portal and the Unified Member Portal.
Registered mobile number
Required for missed-call and SMS-based balance checks.
Step-by-step process
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Option A — EPF Passbook portal (most detailed)
Go to passbook.epfindia.gov.in. Log in with UAN + activated password. View / download the passbook for each Member ID (one per employer you've had).
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Option B — Unified Member Portal
Log in at unifiedportal-emp.epfindia.gov.in/epfo. Under 'View → Passbook', the page opens the passbook portal in a new tab.
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Option C — UMANG app
Install UMANG (Google Play / App Store), search EPFO, sign in with UAN, view 'Passbook'.
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Option D — Missed call (no internet)
From your registered mobile, give a missed call to 9966044425. EPFO replies by SMS with UAN, last contribution, and total balance.
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Option E — SMS (no internet)
Send 'EPFOHO UAN ENG' to 7738299899 from the registered mobile to receive last contribution + balance. Replace ENG with HIN, TAM, TEL, KAN, MAL, BEN, MAR, PUN, GUJ, ORI for regional language.
Official website
Always confirm critical details here
passbook.epfindia.gov.in
Common mistakes
- Trying to log into the passbook portal before activating UAN — the password isn't set yet.
- Calling / SMSing from a number that isn't registered with EPFO. Responses go to the registered number, not the calling one.
- Expecting balance immediately after joining a new job — the passbook updates only after the first ECR is filed by your employer (typically a 1–2 month lag).
- Using third-party 'PF balance' apps with your credentials — only UIDAI / EPFO official surfaces should ever ask for your UAN and password.
Frequently asked questions
Which option shows the full history?▾
The EPF passbook portal — it shows monthly contribution-level data for every employer you've ever worked with.
Will the missed call cost me?▾
Standard mobile call rates apply, but it's a missed call — usually not charged.
Why is my passbook 'not available'?▾
Either your employer hasn't filed the first ECR yet, or your UAN isn't fully linked. Wait one full salary cycle, then check again.
Can I see my employer contribution + my contribution separately?▾
Yes. The passbook breaks down employee, employer, and EPS (pension) contributions for each month.
Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only. Government portals, document requirements, and fees can change without notice. Always verify the latest requirements on the official website before you apply. Last verified on 21 June 2026.