EPFO PF Transfer Process 2026: Big update of EPFO! Transferring PF after changing job becomes very easy, know the new method

By Samira Vishwas On Jul 13, 2026

EPFO PF Transfer Process 2026: Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has made many major changes in its member portal. Now it has become easier than before for salaried employees changing jobs to transfer PF balance from the EPF account of the old employer to the new account. Under the new update, members can use two different options to transfer their account.

This new feature aims to simplify the PF transfer process, reduce paperwork and help employees keep their retirement savings safe in a single account.

New facility started after EPFO portal upgrade

Recently EPFO has made major technical changes in its digital system. Under this, the database was integrated and the software was upgraded. This process caused disruption in member and employer services for approximately two weeks.

Now online services have started again, although according to EPFO, some PF claims and other service requests may take some time to become normal.

Two easy ways to transfer PF balance

After changing jobs, employees can log in to the EPFO portal through UAN (Universal Account Number) to transfer money from their old EPF account to the new account.

1. From ‘Request for Transfer of Account’ option

Employees can go to the Online Services section of the EPFO member portal and select the Request for Transfer of Account option. From here the process of transferring the balance of the old account to the new EPF account can be started.

2. Through ‘Member Service History’

Under EPFO 3.0, a new section named Member Service History is available in the member portal. In this, employees can see information related to their old and present job. The status of pending PF transfer claims is also shown in this section. If there is no transfer claim pending, the status will appear as ‘No’. After this, employees can click on ‘Claim’ link and make Service Transfer Claim through Form 13. If an employee does not remember his UAN number, he can check it in his salary slip or get it from his employer.

Process to apply for EPF transfer

After choosing either of the two options, the employee will be sent to the Online Service/Transfer Request page. After this, the following process will have to be completed:

step 1: Enter the Member ID of the old employer and other required information and click on Get Details.

Step 2: Verify identity through OTP received on mobile number linked to Aadhaar and submit the request.

Step 3: The EPFO portal will show the information of the current employer, where the PF amount will be transferred. Check all the details carefully.

Step 4: After the request is submitted, EPFO will complete the process and the PF amount of the old account will be transferred to the new EPF account.

Benefits of transferring PF

Transferring old PF account to new account is beneficial for employees for several reasons:

The amount of all PF accounts gets deposited at one place, which can give more withdrawal benefits in future.
Helps in avoiding TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) on final PF settlement.
Pension eligibility strengthens on completion of 10 years or more of service.
Employees can avail better insurance benefits under the Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, up to a maximum of ₹7 lakh.

Possibility of delay in EPFO services

EPFO has advised members and employers that after the portal upgrade, there may be a slight delay in some services until they become normal. Therefore, employees applying for PF transfer or other online services should keep checking the status.

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