EPF Website Down? Here’s How You Can Instantly Check Your PF Balance Via SMS Or Missed Call

For millions of salaried employees in India, the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) plays a vital role in long-term financial planning and retirement savings. But what happens when the EPFO portal or app refuses to load or crashes due to technical issues or high traffic? You don’t need to panic. There are easy, reliable offline ways to access your Provident Fund (PF) balance—no internet or login required.
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Check PF Balance Instantly with a Missed Call


If your mobile number is linked to your Universal Account Number (UAN) and your UAN is activated, checking your PF balance can be as easy as giving a missed call. Simply dial 9966044425 from your registered mobile number. The call disconnects automatically, and within moments, you’ll receive an SMS showing your current balance and your employer’s latest contribution. It’s quick, free, and requires no internet connection.

Get Your PF Details via SMS


Prefer texting? You can receive your EPF balance by sending an SMS in this format:
EPFOHO UAN ENG to 7738299899
(Replace ENG with the first three letters of your preferred language, e.g., HIN for Hindi, TAM for Tamil.)


As long as your mobile number is linked to your UAN and your KYC details are up to date, you’ll get a message with your current balance and contribution details.

Things to Do Before You Use These Services


Before you rely on the SMS or missed call services, make sure:


  • Your UAN is activated
  • Your KYC is updated (Aadhaar, PAN, and bank account linked)
  • Your mobile number is registered with EPFO
If your number has changed recently, you’ll need to update it via your employer to continue receiving balance alerts.

Other Options to Track Your PF Balance


Once the EPFO website or the UMANG app is back online, you can check your balance digitally again. Additionally, many companies issue monthly PF slips to employees—cross-check these with your SMS updates to ensure accuracy. Routine checks help identify any irregularities in your employer’s contributions, giving you time to fix them before it’s too late.

Technical hiccups on the EPFO site shouldn’t stop you from staying updated with your PF savings. With the missed call and SMS facilities, checking your balance is now faster, easier, and always accessible—no login or internet required.