If you are a salaried individual and contributing to EPF scheme then you may be aware of EPFO’s OTCP (Online Transfer Claim Portal). PF subscribers have been using this online portal for submitting online EPF transfer requests (transfer of PF funds from previous EPF account to new EPF account).
However, the EPFO has recently launched a new facility for submitting EPF transfer claims online. This new provision has been provided through EPFO’s unified member portal interface.
What is EPF transfer? – When you (EPF member / employee) change your company, instead of withdrawing PF amount, you can transfer EPF balance to your new PF account. You can transfer EPF funds either through offline (or) online mode. If you submit EPF transfer claim online, the entire process can get over in just few days. It is simple and easy!
Below are the pre-requisites to transfer EPF online through Unified EPF Member Portal ;
Below is the step-by-step procedure to do online EPF transfer ;
Latest news (11-August-2017) :
Your PF account will be transferred automatically when you change your job….(w.e.f Sep, 2017) – Chief PF Commissioner, EPFO. (Source – The Times of India.). The Adhaar number should have been seeded with UAN and it should also have been verified. Kindly read – “Detailed procedure on Auto-transfer of EPF account on change of job | How to stop an auto-initiated EPF Transfer Claim?“.
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(Post published on : 24-July-2017)
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Please please help me.....
Hi,
I left my current company in the month of October and have withdrawn the pf from the current of Account.
After withdrawing the money I have submitted the transfer form from the old employer to the current employer. The amount is transferred to the current employer. How will I withdraw this now?
Dear Chandra,
If you have already withdrawn the balance then what is that you have transferred?, unable to understand your query.
Kindly note that, if you are employed and currently contributing to EPF scheme, you can not make full balance withdrawal.
\Kindly read : EPF partial withdrawal options..
I have accidentally applied to transfer my PF from my old employer to current in employer under UAN portal a few minutes ago
I don't want it be transferred to my current employer as i wanted to withdraw on urgent basis
Kindly suggest how do i cancel or stop that transfer now
Dear Mahendra,
If you are currently employed and contributing to EPF scheme, you have to transfer funds from old epf to new epf account, you can not make full withdrawal.
My transfer has been done in 2015 as said by HCL but I still cannot see the money in my current account.
kindly help
Dear Umesh ..You may kindly contact your ex-employer.
Hi Sreekanth,
I have applied for online claim request for PF transfer & PF amount was transferred successfully(both employee and employer’s share). But, Pension Contribution amount is showing zero in current employer PF passbook after transfer.
However, the Previous account had certain amount being contributed to Pension.
Please suggest !!
Dear Krishna,
The EPS transfer amount wont get reflected in pass book.
However, the service period gets carried forward in EPFO's database.
I have tried the above process but whenever i am giving the OTP and clicking Submit button it is showing " Something went wrong. Please try again later".
Why it is so?
Can You Help.
I am getting the same issue for the past 6-7 months. Did it work for you?
Dear Sneha ..It can be a temporary tech issue. You may try submitting claim during off peak hours or through a different web-browser.
Hi Srikanth,
I have only one UAN number mapped to the 2 employers (Old & New). when I select Online services-->Claim, I am able to see my current company details. Why my old company not displayed in claim section. please clarify my doubt.
thanks,
Subbu
Dear Subbu ..Did you transfer the funds from old to new epf ac?
Was the funds maintained by a PVt trust (old epf ac)?
Hi Srikanth,
My old employer has wrong updated my date of exits, Is there any way to update date of exits once already updated by employer?
Dear Subbu ..I believe they can correct them. Kindly contact your ex-employer.
I have checked same thing with my old employer, but they told me that they dont have permission to update 2nd time. They suggested directly check once in near by PF offices.
Dear Subbu,
Oh is it! I doubt on this!
You may submit your grievance online, click here..
I am trying to transfer my PF account from one previous organization to current organization. while following step of transfer PF account i am getting error "Something went wrong!!! Please try again later!!!" . This error i am getting after submitting received OTP , Please help me out when this problem will get resolve when i will be able to transfer my PF account. Thank you.
I have submitted online claim request for transfer and duly signed form 13 too to my previous employer, my employer is saying he accepted the claim and now the status in the online portal is showing 'Accepted by employer, Now my question is: Is the transfer process gets done automatically or do I need to send any documents to EPF office?
Also, how long it will take for the PF balance to be credited on my current PF account?
Please help!!
Dear Krishna ..If your ex-employer has approved then no action is required from your side, it should happen automatically. Keep a track of the claim status/check passbook balance as well.
Thanks for the update Sreekanth
Krishna,
Did the transfer claim go trhough?
After the state "Employer Accepted" is any action required of employee/employer?
Thanks for feedback; asking because my transfer claim intitiated in late Feb is in similar state.
Regards,
Chetan
Dear Sir,
I have Two Member ID shown against my UAN No. I want to withdrawal my Old PF amount against PF No. AXXX But for Online Claim only current member ID BXXX is showing for withdraw.
Kindly guide me how can i withdrawal my OLD PF Online against Member ID AXXX
Dear Arun ..If you are currently contributing to EPF, you have to transfer funds from your old EPF ac to new EPF ac.
Sir,
I want to withdrawal my Old PF online, please guide me
Dear Arun..If you are currently employed and contributing to EPF scheme then you have to transfer funds from old EPF ac to new EPF ac.
Else, you can withdraw it online. Kindly go through this article..