When people working in private companies change jobs, they often need to transfer their old Provident Fund (PF) account to the new company.
While some employers handle this automatically using your UAN (Universal Account Number), others require the employee to do it themselves.
Even if you have one UAN, each company you work for creates a different member ID.
Without transferring your PF, your savings get spread across multiple accounts, making it hard to manage or track interest.
By transferring your PF, all member IDs are merged, and your retirement savings stay in one place.
What You Need to Transfer Your PF
To transfer your PF account, you’ll need a few essential details and documents:
UAN (Universal Account Number) – This is your unique PF number.
Aadhaar, PAN, or bank account details – These should be linked to your UAN.
Establishment number and PF account number of both your old and new employer.
Form 13 – This is the PF transfer claim form that must be filled out and submitted.
Conditions to Transfer PF Online:
Your UAN must be active, and a working mobile number must be linked to it.
Aadhaar, bank details, and your last working date at the previous job should be updated in your UAN account.
Your e-KYC must be verified by your employer.
You can only make one transfer request per member ID.
Step-by-Step: How to Transfer Your PF Account Online
Visit the official EPFO website: https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in
