Cheque (or) bank passbook image is mandatory to withdraw your PF amount online. When it comes to cheques you can upload an image of blank cheques or cancelled cheques. But is not mandatory to write cancelled on the cheque. But make sure your name is clearly printed on the cheque.
In case if you don’t have a cheque then you can also upload your bank passbook first-page image, (or) apply for a new cheque book from your bank.
Cancelled Cheque Image For PF Withdrawal
What is Meant by Cancelled Cheque in EPF
Whenever you write cancelled on a cheque then it will be called as a cancelled cheque. It will not be used for any transactions.
But the details present on the cancelled cheque like your name, bank name, account number and IFSC code will be used to cross check your bank account details before crediting your PF amount in your bank account.
FAQs on PF Cancelled Cheque
Why cancelled cheque is required for PF withdrawal ?
The main aim of taking the cancelled cheque from the EPF members is to deposit the PF claim amount to the correct bank account number of the employee.
What if the name is not available on a cancelled cheque can i still withdraw my PF?
No, you can’t withdraw PF without name printed on the cheque. If you upload a cheque without name printed on it then your PF claim request will be rejected with a reason of “claim rejected member name not printed on cancelled cheque“
How to get a new cheque book?
You can apply for a new cheque book in your bank, you can request new cheque book from your bank’s internet banking website or by visiting your bank’s branch directly.
What is alternative to cheque for PF withdrawal ?
If you don’t have a cheque, then you can also upload your bank passbook first-page image. If you are uploading your bank passbook then make sure that your bank passbook has a photo with bank seal on it, otherwise your PF claim will be rejected.
Is it mandatory to write cancelled on the cheque for PF?
No, it not mandatory, it is upto you. Eventhouh you don’t write cancelled on the cheque still EPFO will accept your cheque. But make sure the image of the cheque is clear.
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My claim has been rejected due to 1) MEMBER NAME DIFFERS AS PER CLAIM FORM AND CHEQUE LEAF 2) MEMBER NAMEs DIFFER.. is it rejected due to father name missing in cheque leaf?
Did you gt the solution ??
Your Claim [ Claim Id – GNGGN200150028491 ] has been rejected due to : 1) MEMBER NAME NOT PRINT ON CHEQUE 2) INCOMPLETE BANK DETAILS
My Form-19 PF claim is rejected with below reason:
Your Claim [ Claim Id – TNMAS200150051659 ] has been rejected due to : 1) PLEASE SUBMIT CHEQUE LEEF WITH NAME 2) CERTIFICATE A/B/C/D/E/F NOT ENCLOSED / SIGNED
Do I need to submit CERTIFICATE A/B/C/D/E/F for form 19?
Hi Vignesh,
Just ignore that, you don’t need to submit certificate A/B/C/D/E/F. Bust submit cheque with name on it or bank passbook.
Hi,
My claim has got rejected with this message.
Your Claim [ Claim Id – MHBANXXXX ] has been rejected due to : 1) ENCLOSE PERSONALISED CANCELLED CHEQUE AND RESUBMIT A/W D 19 2) INCOMPLETE BANK DETAILS
1. My bank account details are correct.
2. I included a cheque which is NOT cancelled as mentioned on the epfo website.
3. Name on my aadhar, pan, uan all are correct.
4. Cheque has me name, IFSC, bank account number etc..
Why would they ask me to enclose cancelled cheque ? what do they mean by incomplete bank details, there is no field I have left unfilled.
Please help.
Hi Hatim,
Maybe you uploaded joint account cheque so pls check it.
Hi There,
I have used cheque, with some name and amount written on that, can I cancel it use the scan copy for withdraw??
please answer this
Hi Nitin Soni,
No, it will not be accepted, better upload a new cheque.
Hi Sir
on 23rd December I have claimed for form 31A and today I got a notification that my Claim status is rejected it’s mention as.1) OK 2) MEMBER NAME NOT PRINTED ON CANCELLED CHEQUE. Please help me out with this I don’t have name on my cheque is there any other option to apply
Hi,
I applied for PF and it got rejected with the remarks as –
due to : 1) MEMBERS PRINTED NAME IS MANDATORY ON ATTACHED CHEQUE 2) UAN CLAIM � CANCELLED CHEQUE NOT AS PER KYC BANK DETAILS
please let me know what I have to do in this case.
regards,
Hi Utsav,
Maybe the details you entered in the UAN portal and cheque are not the same, so pls check them.
Hello,
I had salary account, which is updated in EPF KYC. My Name is not mentioned on my salary account cheques. Bank also not provide passbook on salary account. What should i do in this case. Please help.
Hi Shailendra,
Apply for a new cheque book with your name printed on it (you can apply it online also) or you can get a new passbook by visiting your bank branch, you will get it within one day.
Dear sir
My pf claim shows under process
I contact to delhi south pf office 2days ago
They said claim is rejected due to ne not mention on cheque
But still on uan portal status is under
I am unable to reclaim what to do now sir
Hi Deepak,
After 1 or 2 days you can reclaim your PF again. In the meantime get a new cheque with your name printed on it.
Sir mera pf cancel ho ja raha hai me kiya karu kuch samjh me nahi aa raha hai
I have a big issue..so my salary account is closed I had a word with bank they say it’s closed now but I need withdraw my of money so it important to give cancelled cheque of same bank in which salary account was open or any account will be ok other than my salary..
Hi Akshay Mokta,
First, update new bank account details in UAN portal and submit the cheque of that new bank. You don’t need to give your salary bank account details for PF withdrawal.
My UAN name different from Bank name. Can i proceed cheque?
Hi Maharaja,
If your Aadhar is linked with your UAN and the difference is very minor then you can proceed.
I have submit my cheque leaf first page where all detail is given but it’s not a cancel cheque leaf, shall It was accept or my PF is processed
Hi Ramesh,
It is not a problem, they will accept your cheque.
Can i provide bank statement instead of pass book ?
Hi Pujarika,
No, only Cheques will be accepted.
Hii…my pf withdrawl got rejected because name not mentioned in cheque leaf…can u pls tell me what to be filled in cheque leaf.Is it sign enough for name or it should be printed.
Hi Pushpa,
Your name should be printed on cheque, so pls apply for new cheque book.
Hi sir,
My pf claim got rejected due to member name not mentioned on cheque
What should I do now
Hi Azgar,
Get a new cheque from your bank and reapply.
Hi…
Actually my bank account details have been verified in UAN portal.
But name in UAN portal and bank account is different.
Does it affect the PF withdrawal procedure???
Want to claim PF withdrawal soon.
Or do i need to change my name bank account as per UAN.
Reply.
Hi Prasanna Kumar,
Better change your bank account details and after your employer’s approval you can claim it.
Respected sir,
I have been filled up my reauthorize form but one quiry is which documents are attach with this form???
And i have no my account passbook and also check book….
So please answer me sir, i will submit this form without bank passbook or cancel check…
Regards,
Devid
Thanks…
Hi Devid,
If your name is printed on your cheque then submit it, if your name is not printed on cheque then submit bank passbook first page xerox copy.
Sir I reclaim again due to wrong account no my any settled but returned doing much I corrected it and reclaim 19 form on 16 April. But today I when I checked my claim status it shows status not available what is the real issue ?
Dear Sir,
Many many thanks, we are getting lots of labour law knowledge due to your website.
With regards,
Ramesh Joshi