If you work, then obviously you must be saving too. People invest in banks or various schemes for their future so that they can make good savings. However, employed people also have savings in their PF accounts. Every month a fixed amount is deducted and deposited in the employee's PF account from his salary. At the same time, annual interest is also available on this money. However, you can withdraw this money even in the middle of the job. Sometimes it takes a long time for the PF money to arrive, but if you adopt a method then the money can come to your bank account within about 72 hours. So let us know about this method. You can learn about this further...
If you need money quickly, you can do so by using the option of 'Covid Advance' in the middle of the job. Through this, PF money can come to your bank account within about 72 hours.
Method of withdrawing PF money through 'Covid Advance':-
Step 1
If you also suddenly need money in between the job, then you can withdraw money from your PF.
For this, you have to first go to the official portal of EPFO unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface
Then log in here by entering your UAN number, password, and captcha code.
Step 2
After going to the portal, click on the 'Online Services' option and click on the Claim option at the bottom.
Then get it verified by entering the account number of your bank account.
Now click on the PF advance form and fill in the reason for withdrawal and the amount required.
Step 3
After this upload the scanned copy of the check or passbook
Then an OTP will come on your mobile number (number linked to your Aadhaar card)
Enter it and submit, after which if everything is found correct, the money is sent to your bank account within about 72 hours.
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