EPF Transfer: Provident Fund Account Transfer Process

The EPFO, set up in 1952, provides social security benefits to India's private sector employees. Employees need an EPF account and a 12-digit UAN for accessing services. This guide explains how to transfer your EPF account.

EPF Transfer Process

• Go to the EPFO website: https://www.epfindia.gov.in/.
• Enter your UAN, password, and the captcha code to log in.
• Once logged in, navigate to the top menu bar and click on “View”.
• From the dropdown menu, select “Service History” to check your service history.

• After following the steps, your service information will be displayed.
• This includes details of all companies you've worked for, member IDs, and other relevant information.

• Click on "Online Services" in the menu bar.
• From the drop-down options, select "One Member – One EPF Account (Transfer Request)."

• A page will open showing your Member ID/UAN.
• Select either “Previous Employer” or “Present Employer” using the radio buttons.
• Click on “Get Details.”

• Information displaying all your Member IDs will appear on the page.
• Check the checkbox next to the Member ID you wish to transfer.
• In the “Authentic OTP & Submit” section, click on “GET OTP.”

• Enter the OTP received on your Aadhaar-registered mobile number in the provided box.
• Click on the “Submit” button to submit your EPF Account Transfer request.