EPFO simplifies claim settlement process by removing cheque image requirement and employer approval for bank account seeding.

New Delhi, Apr 3, 2025: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has announced a significant change in the withdrawal process for provident funds, aiming to streamline claims for its nearly 8 crore members. Applicants seeking online withdrawals from their PF accounts will no longer need to upload an image of a cancelled cheque or have […]

The Centre on Thursday announced two key reforms in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation’s (EPFO) claim settlement process that would significantly reduce grievances related to claim rejections.

Retirement fund body EPFO on Thursday said applicants seeking withdrawal from provident funds online do not have to upload the image of a cancelled cheque and their bank accounts need not be verified by employers.