EPFO introduces WhatsApp access to account information
Economy · First reported 1 Nov, 14:57 · Updated 15:40
EPFO has launched a WhatsApp service for subscribers to check their PF balance, view passbook details and see their five latest transactions. A separate facility will automatically settle eligible inoperative accounts with balances up to Rs 1,000 after identity and bank verification.
- The WhatsApp service offers access to PF balances, passbook details and the five most recent transactions.
- The service also provides guidance for requirements related to the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana.
- Eligible inoperative EPF accounts with balances up to Rs 1,000 can be settled automatically after identity and bank account verification.
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- WhatsApp account information
- PF balance, passbook details and the five latest transactions
- Automatic settlement threshold
- Inoperative account balance of up to Rs 1,000, subject to identity and bank account verification
- Estimated reach
- Around one lakh accounts and approximately Rs 5 crore
- Launch event
- EPFO’s 74th Foundation Day celebration
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