The EPFO has made PF withdrawals much faster in 2026.
Now, if you submit an online PF claim, the money is usually credited to your bank account in about eight days.
This update was shared by the government in a written reply to Parliament.
Earlier, PF withdrawals often took weeks or even months.
Delays in paperwork and employer verification slowed the process.
With digital systems and Aadhaar-based verification, most of these delays have now been removed.
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PF Withdrawal Now Takes Just Eight Days
Once you submit your PF claim online, it is processed electronically.
In most cases, the amount reaches your bank account within eight days.
This is especially helpful for employees who have changed jobs or left their previous employer and want to withdraw their PF without long waiting periods.
Simple Joint Declaration and Digital KYC
To use the faster withdrawal facility, your EPF account must be linked with Aadhaar and your KYC should be complete.
If your account is fully KYC-compliant, online claims can be settled without employer approval.
To make updates easier, EPFO introduced a Simple Joint Declaration process.
This allows members to correct or update their personal details online.
EPFO has also added face authentication, making it possible for employees to generate and activate their UAN on their own.
Faster Claim Settlement Through Digital Reforms
EPFO’s digital reforms have greatly improved claim processing. In 2023–24, around 59.8 million claims were settled.
This number rose to 77.0 million in 2024–25 and reached 85.3 million in 2025–26 by January 23.
Online service requests, such as profile corrections, have also increased sharply.
These rose from 66,000 in 2023–24 to more than 2.7 million in 2025–26.
The EPFO 2.0 unified portal has simplified claims, KYC, pension payments, and employer filings, while reducing manual work and improving transparency.
Things to Keep in Mind for Quick PF Credit
To get your PF money without delay, make sure your UAN is active.
Link your Aadhaar and bank account, and keep your KYC details updated.
If there is any issue with your claim, you can check its status on the EPFO portal or raise a grievance online.
More improvements, such as PF withdrawal through UPI, are expected in the future.
Earlier, PF withdrawals could take 20 days or more.
Now, most claims are settled in just eight days
. This change is making financial planning easier for millions of employees and ensuring faster, hassle-free service from EPFO.