EPF Pension amount can’t be transferred from one persons account to another persons account.
From India, Bangalore
From India, Bangalore
Hi,
In the case of the death of the PF Pensioner, the spouse can claim 50 percent of the pension. Please contact the PF Pension disbursing Branch with the Death Certificate of the Pensioner, a Copy of the Aadhaar of the Beneficiaries, Bank Account Details (Original Cancelled Cheque or Attested Copy of Bank Passbook) of the Beneficiaries, and Proof of Age - in the case of children.
From India, Madras
In the case of the death of the PF Pensioner, the spouse can claim 50 percent of the pension. Please contact the PF Pension disbursing Branch with the Death Certificate of the Pensioner, a Copy of the Aadhaar of the Beneficiaries, Bank Account Details (Original Cancelled Cheque or Attested Copy of Bank Passbook) of the Beneficiaries, and Proof of Age - in the case of children.
From India, Madras
Dear Srinivas,
You cannot transfer the pension amount. For better understanding, please go through the information below.
If a member of EPFO dies, then his or her spouse will be eligible for a widow's pension. The pension will be paid to financially support the widow until his/her death or remarriage. If there is more than one widow, then the amount will be payable to the eldest widow.
In the case of the death of a member during the service period, the nominee or legal heir of an active member of EPFO receives a lump sum payment of up to Rs. 7 lakh.
You cannot transfer the pension amount. For better understanding, please go through the information below.
If a member of EPFO dies, then his or her spouse will be eligible for a widow's pension. The pension will be paid to financially support the widow until his/her death or remarriage. If there is more than one widow, then the amount will be payable to the eldest widow.
In the case of the death of a member during the service period, the nominee or legal heir of an active member of EPFO receives a lump sum payment of up to Rs. 7 lakh.
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(Fact Checked)-EPF Pension can be transferred to the spouse after the death of the account holder as per EPFO rules. Refer to EPFO guidelines for the process. (1 Acknowledge point)