PF withdrawal rules to become easier: Soon, EPFO may allow advance claims via BHIM app
The Economic Times·2026-01-09 08:57
Big changes for PF withdrawal soonThe EPFO is planning to offer over 30 crore beneficiaries the chance to instantly withdraw money from their Provident Fund accounts using the BHIM app. The initiative is expected to be rolled out in the next two to three months. Under the new initiative, you'll be able to claim PF advances under any permissible category, such as health, education and special circumstances. For now, this feature will only work on BHIM, but could expand to other UPI apps later.After the claim ...