How much did you pay the last time you updated your PF KYC, filed a withdrawal claim or raised a grievance — ₹50, ₹200, even more? Millions of savers hand over such sums every day at cyber cafés and “PF‑service” apps, often without asking why.

In an advisory dated 16th June 2025, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has specified exactly how much a member should pay for each of these jobs. The official price tag is worth reading before you spend another rupee — and it’s revealed in the next section.

Exposing Financial Data for Fraud

The EPFO has cautioned all its members against visiting or engaging with third-party companies or agents for EPFO-related services, as this may expose their financial data to third-party entities.

Personal data a member shares	What third‑party operators can do with it	Possible fallout for the saver
UAN & Aadhaar	Combine with other leaked databases	Identity theft, fake KYC, fraudulent withdrawals
Salary & employer details	Build a profile for predatory lenders	Spam loans, phishing calls
Bank account proofs	Clone or tamper with cheque images	Unauthorised debits, forged claims
Mobile & OTPs	Hijack two‑factor authentication	Complete control of your PF account

Remember the series JAMTARA, where an entire village was involved in making bulk fishing calls to initiate fraudulent withdrawals? EPFO doesn’t want you to travel that road, and that’s why you need to scroll down and read how much EPFO charges for each service.

3‑Party Apps Charge Unnecessary Fees

Reports cited by EPFO show that cybercafé operators and fintech apps routinely charge “large sums” for routine PF jobs, such as KYC seeding, claim filing, and grievance redressal — work they simply carry out on EPFO’s portal.

Field inspections reveal typical price lists that range from ₹60 for a basic KYC update to ₹200 for a withdrawal form, amounts that add up quickly for workers who repeat these tasks after every job switch or address change.

Read More – How to Reset EPFO Password in 2025 – Step-by-Step Guide

Here is a list of price tags that most cyber cafes in the Metropolitan series charge for each service:

Service on EPFO/UMANG	What it lets you do	Price
View PF passbook	Check real‑time balance & interest	₹30
Raise full/partial claim	Withdraw or advance money	₹100
Track claim status	Follow every stage of processing	₹20
Seed UAN with Aadhaar (KYC)	Update identity details instantly	₹50
UAN allotment & activation	Generate or recover your UAN	₹150
Transfer PF on job change	Shift corps between employers	₹100
Register grievance (EPFiGMS)	Lodge and monitor complaints	₹50

(Note: EPFO’s advisory does not authorise any private intermediary to levy such charges.)

Also Read - EPFO: Your Complete Guide to Provident Fund and Pension Services

Free EPFO Services on EPFO Portal & UMANG App

Below is a snapshot of 15 key services EPFO provides directly online — all priced at ₹0 for every member:

#	Service on EPFO/UMANG	What it lets you do	Price
1	View PF passbook	Check real‑time balance & interest	₹0
2	Raise full/partial claim	Withdraw or advance money	₹0
3	Track claim status	Follow every stage of processing	₹0
4	Seed UAN with Aadhaar (KYC)	Update identity details instantly	₹0
5	UAN allotment & activation	Generate or recover your UAN	₹0
6	Transfer PF on job change	Shift the corpus between employers	₹0
7	Register grievance (EPFiGMS)	Lodge and monitor complaints	₹0
8	View pension passbook	See EPS contributions & credits	₹0
9	Apply for Scheme Certificate	Preserve pensionable service	₹0
10	Download UAN card	Get a printable ID for records	₹0
11	Missed‑call/SMS balance check	Get balance without internet	₹0
12	Search establishment	Verify employer PF code details	₹0
13	Get TRRN/remittance details	Track employer deposits	₹0
14	Send contribution reminders	Nudge employer on pending dues	₹0
15	FAQ & help‑desk chat	Instant answers & human support	₹0

Source: UMANG service catalogue and EPFO website.

Conclusion

If someone asks you for money to “speed up” a PF claim or fix your KYC, remember: every rupee you hand over is an avoidable loss — and it could cost you far more in data misuse. Skip the middlemen and log in to epfindia.gov.in or the UMANG app to enjoy the same service for free, securely, and in minutes.

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