The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is ready to launch a dedicated mobile app that will let EPF members withdraw provident fund money using UPI for the first time. This major digital upgrade, part of EPFO 3.0, promises faster, simpler withdrawals, fewer documents, and significantly reduced processing times. The app is expected to roll out by March–April 2026, bringing huge convenience to more than 8 crore subscribers across India.
What’s New in the EPFO App
Unlike the current UMANG app, the new EPFO mobile app is designed specifically for PF services. It will:
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Link directly with a member’s bank account and support UPI payments.
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Reduce claim settlement time to around three days after Aadhaar verification.
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Introduce automated claim processing without requiring employer approval in many cases.
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Provide OTP-based self-correction for minor data errors and multi-language support.
Under this new system, members will still need to link Aadhaar, UAN, and bank details to use the app smoothly.
UPI Withdrawals: How It Works
Once the app goes live:
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Log in using your UAN and OTP.
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Ensure your Aadhaar and bank account are linked and verified.
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Choose the “PF Withdrawal via UPI” option.
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Enter the amount you want within the allowed withdrawal limit.
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Submit your request — the system will process it digitally.
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On approval, the funds are credited to your bank account, and you can transfer or use them instantly via any UPI app such as BHIM, Google Pay, PhonePe, or Paytm.
ATM Withdrawals & Auto-Settlement
The new digital system under EPFO 3.0 may also support ATM withdrawals of eligible PF funds from April 2026. Over time, EPFO plans to make PF as easily accessible as bank savings.
Moreover, under the auto-settlement mode, eligible claims up to ₹5 lakh can be processed digitally within three days without manual intervention.
Withdrawal Rules & Limits
Under the latest rules:
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Members can withdraw up to 75% of their EPF balance under normal conditions, keeping a minimum 25% as a safety balance.
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If someone remains unemployed for more than a month, they can withdraw 75% of their balance.
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In case of continued unemployment for two months, the remaining 25% can also be withdrawn.
However, EPFO doesn’t have a banking license, so the funds must first be transferred to the bank account before being used for payments or ATM withdrawal.
Key Benefits
The new UPI-based PF withdrawal system will:
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Eliminate lengthy paperwork and reduce dependency on employer approval.
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Shorten claim settlement from weeks to days.
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Allow instant access to funds for emergencies like medical bills, education, or housing needs.
