If your mobile number is not linked to your Aadhar card, then get it done immediately; otherwise, you will not be able to withdraw PF money.

Mobile Number Linking With Aadhar: If Aadhar is not linked to the mobile number. Then there may be a problem in withdrawing PF. Get your mobile number linked to Aadhar through this process.

A part of the savings deducted every month from the salary of the employees is deposited in the PF account. In which the company also contributes the same amount. Interest is also given by the government on the amount deposited in this account. If someone suddenly needs money. Then he can also withdraw money. To withdraw PF money, it is necessary to update the information like Aadhar, PAN, and bank details of the employee in the EPFO record.

Many times, people's Aadhar card is not linked to their mobile number. Due to which there is a problem in online verification. In such a situation, withdrawing PF money is not easy. If your Aadhar card is also not linked to your mobile number. So there is no need to worry, you can withdraw money by taking some easy steps for this. Let us tell you what you have to do.

What to do if the mobile number is not linked to Aadhaar?

If your mobile number is not linked to Aadhaar. So, first of all, it is necessary to get it updated. For this, you have to go to the nearest Aadhaar service center. There, you have to fill the Aadhaar update form. Along with this, you have to give a copy of your Aadhaar card, photo and new mobile number. After biometric verification, your update request will be registered.

For this you will have to pay a charge of Rs 50. After the update, the new mobile number gets linked to Aadhaar in 3 to 10 days. You can check the update status from UIDAI website or mAadhaar app. After the mobile number is linked, you can easily login to the EPFO portal and claim PF online.

Can you also claim offline?

If your mobile number is not linked to Aadhaar, then you can also withdraw PF money offline. For this, you have to go to the nearest EPFO office, and there you have to fill out the composite claim form. Attach the form with Aadhaar card, PAN card, copy of bank passbook, and employer's certificate or a signed form.

After submitting the documents, EPFO officials will manually verify your papers and start the claim process. The offline process usually takes 15 to 30 days. The money will be sent directly to your bank account. If you want to save time and avoid hassles, it is better to link your mobile number to Aadhaar.