New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- A mismatch in your Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) records or omission of data can cause delays when withdrawing provident fund (PF), especially when you need funds urgently.

To deal with such cases, a quick KYC check and other essential aspects of your account before filing a claim can help identify problems early. This is also the correct way to proceed before submitting your PF withdrawal requests, to avoid rejection or delays later on.

The Universal Account Number (UAN) assigned to an individual stores critical information used for EPF services and claims. Before submitting a PF claim, members should carefully verify that their Aadhaar, PAN, bank account, personal details and other basic profile i...