EPFO to Allow ATM, UPI Withdrawals by March 2026: Easier Access to Funds

• EPFO to introduce ATM and UPI withdrawal facility for EPF subscribers by March 2026.
• Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the move to simplify EPF access.
• Aims to significantly cut down paperwork, reduce delays, and make funds easily accessible.
• Members can currently withdraw up to 75% of their provident fund balance.
• This follows previous reforms in October 2025 that streamlined 13 withdrawal categories into a simplified framework.

Why It Matters: EPFO is simplifying EPF withdrawals via ATM/UPI by March 2026 for easier, faster access to funds.