How to transfer EPF?
Ideally, you should initiate the process of transferring your EPF balance as soon as you join your new organization and are allotted a new PF account number, which is an alphanumeric digit. The first two letters indicate the regional PF office, which is in charge of your account. The next five digits are the employer’s code, followed by the employee’s code. At the time of joining a new organization, the company’s HR (human resources) department will give you forms for opening an EPF account. Some companies also give Form 13, which you need to fill to get the balance from your previous account transferred to the new account. Fill in the details of your previous organization, including your previous EPF number, organization and regional provident fund office. Hand it to your HR, which will fill in the details of your current organization along with your new PF number and submit it to the regional PF office with which they hold their account. The regional PF office then gets in touch with
