Workers can change their PF account if they change jobs

EPFO has said that EPFO ​​subscribers can switch their PF accounts on their own without the help of their old or new employer when they change jobs.

 

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How to transfer PF account while changing company?

In a circular issued by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Wednesday, it was stated that:

Subscribers who have obtained a unique number (UAN) for their PF account can easily switch their accounts to a new employer if they change jobs. The new employer will receive the UAN and start paying monthly PF contributions.

Earlier, subscribers with UAN had to apply through the new or old employer to switch their PF accounts from their old employer to a new employer. This is no longer necessary.

PF subscribers who have UAN can apply online and transfer their PF account to a new company.

Even if there are multiple accounts under the same UAN number, including accounts started by a new company, if they are linked to Aadhaar, you can easily apply and merge the accounts.

If multiple accounts are linked to Aadhaar from the same UAN number, the PF online process will verify the identity and merge the PF account numbers without the need for an application from the company.

If the name, date of birth, Aadhaar number and gender match in the UANs received after October 2017, the employee can apply and switch the PF accounts without the need for an application from the new company or the old company. This has been said.