EPFO to Allow PF Withdrawals via UPI from April 2026; Limit Set at ₹25,000

• EPFO members can withdraw money from their EPF accounts via UPI starting April 2026.
• The facility will be available through the Bhim App, directly crediting funds to UPI-linked bank accounts.
• Initially, a withdrawal limit of up to ₹25,000 per transaction is being considered to prevent misuse.
• EPFO, C-DAC, and NPCI are collaborating on this system, with SBI monitoring payments.
• This digital initiative aims to simplify PF withdrawals, especially benefiting blue-collar and unorganized sector workers.

Why It Matters: EPFO will enable UPI-based PF withdrawals from April 2026, simplifying access with a ₹25,000 limit.