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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Hi Sreekanth,
I've updated my KYC details on both of my UAN accounts and submitted UAN transfer request via online through previous employer attestation. However the previous employer is unable to approve the request as the old UAN has Father's name and new UAN has Husband's name. I've requested them to consider the latest one which is my Husband's name to process the transfer approval. However they are getting an error at their end while processing this request. Currently I'm not working with any organisation. Please advice the best solution in this case.
Many thanks!!
Regards,
Chandra kala
Dear Chandrakala,
May I know what is the error they are getting?
Do you meant to say that you have two UANs? or two EPF accounts (Member-IDs) linked to same (one) UAN?
Hi,
I can't able to get OTP while transfer funds from previous employer to current employer. Please guide me the option which I have to choose in transfer step-1 process. "Attestation through - present employer is right one?" then Member ID / UAN option - which member id I have to give? If I have entered UAN (My UAN is same for both the employer) and click "get details" in left side next I need to choose "Establishment" in that which one I need to choose its present or previous employer? I was tried to choose old employer can't retrieve details of that and also OTP option is not working even though its enabled.(Its shows as Red circle with one cross inside). I need to transfer in online so please give me all these details clearly. Thank you.
Dear Thamizhpriya,
If you are getting the transfer claim processed through present employer, then attestation (submission of physical copy) needs to be done through present employer only.
Present or Previous employer? - Its your choice.
If so, kindly try opting for present employer as the option.
In case, problem persists, you may submit your grievance to the EPFO online..click here..
Yes. Thanks for your response. I am also choose as present employer for attestation.
Then Member ID / UAN option – which member id I have to give? If I have entered UAN (My UAN is same for both the employer) and click “get details” in left side next I need to choose “Establishment” in that which one I need to choose its present or previous employer? I was tried to choose old employer can’t retrieve details of that and also OTP option is not working even though its enabled.(Its shows as Red circle with one cross inside).
Please guide me for the above.
Thank you.
Dear Thamizhpriya,
You need to provide/get previous EPFO a/c (member id) issued by your previous establishment.
OTP error - can be a temporary tech issue.
You may kindly submit your grievance to the EPFO online..click here..
Thanks Sreekanth
Hi
Could pls avide how to stop the online transfer of pf account in online,i already received the msg and link from Epf
Regards
Subin.B
Dear subin ..As far as I know, one can not stop the claim processing after submitting it.
You may kindly contact the EPFO..click here..
I have two UAN number/account and for both account KYC is completed. Now I am trying to do online PF transfer from old UAN to new UAN , When i entered MID and click on 'Get Details' it shows error message “Details of previous account are different than present account. Hence claim request cannot be processed" also "Get OTP" option is also disabled.
Is it because of below reason evnthough KYC is updated for both account ,
1. Date of Exit is not entered by previous emplyment.
2.My name in old UAN is not exactly matching with current UAN? (But KYC is updated for old UAN as well long back)
Dear PARSH,
Kindly note that an employee can have only one active UAN.
Suggest you to transfer the funds from your old EPF account linked to old UAN to current EPF account.
In this process, your old UAN will be blocked automatically.
Kindly request you ex-employer to update Date of Exit.
If online transfer is not possible, you may have to get it done through offline mode.
Dear sir,
I have applied for online withdrawal of part pf and was at last step of submitting form online, but I got msg "something went wrong try after. Sometimes" after pressing submit key...
This happens two time kindly help me..
Entire procedure i have done from UMANG app
Dear Vijay ..This can be a temp tech issue. You may try thru UAN member portal.
Hi Team,
When i am trying to submit the request online after entering OTP, it says "Form parameters tempered"
What is this.
Please do the needful.
Regards
Mohit Gupta
99902075**
Dear Mohit..it can be a temp tech issue?
Are you able to submit the claim now??
Hi sir,
In My UAN Account 2 service details are reflecting, old company and new company.
While claiming on online only current company details is reflecting old company is not reflecting.
Adhaar also verified in my UAN. In my old company some corrections need to be done on my father name & DOE is not updated. is this the problem the service is not reflecting.
I need to withdraw my pf amount on some emrgency. Kindly suggest how can i withdraw old company pf amount which i worked almost for 5 yrs in the same company.
Dear Leena ..Have you transferred the funds from your old EPF account to current EPF ac??
Hi
I too faced the same problem. Request your previous employer to update DOE.
Is it possible to transfer my Tamil Nadu PF account to Bangalore EPF ?? Because my present company head office is in chennai. so PF also chennai only.. Please suggest.
Dear Raji,
Do you mean to say that you have two EPF accounts? And would like to transfer the funds from old EPF ac (TN) to current one (BLR)?
If so, yes you have to transfer the funds.
Hi,
After I am entering my UAN ..The otp botton is still not getting activated. I tried entering member id aswell but the same issue. Please help!
Dear Deepti..you may contact the EPFO ..click here..
Only one transfer request against the previous member ID can be accepted. How we can transfer amount from 2nf member id through online?
Dear GKR ..As of now, online provision is not available to consolidate multiple EPF accounts online.
You can route the offline transfer through your ex-employer(s) by submitting form-13.
Also read: How to consolidate multiple EPF accounts?