To change your bank account details while your PF claim is in processing status, follow these steps:
Contact EPFO Office:
📞 Call or visit the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) office in Bengaluru, India, where your claim is being processed. Explain that you need to update your bank account details for the ongoing PF settlement.
Required Documents:
📑 Prepare the necessary documents such as a cancelled cheque or a bank statement of the new account where you want the PF amount to be settled.
Authorization Letter:
📝 Write an authorization letter addressed to the EPFO authorities, stating your intention to change the bank account details for the PF settlement. Include your PF account number, current bank account details, and the new bank account details.
Submission:
📧 Submit the authorization letter along with the required documents either in person at the EPFO office or through email if they accept online submissions.
Follow-Up:
🔍 Follow up with the EPFO office to ensure that your request has been processed and the bank account details have been updated in their records. Be proactive in confirming the changes to avoid any delays in the settlement process.
Verification Process:
🔒 The EPFO may verify the authenticity of the request and the new bank account details before making any changes. Cooperate with any verification requirements promptly to expedite the process.
By following these steps and maintaining clear communication with the EPFO office, you can successfully update your bank account details for the PF settlement even while the claim is in processing status.