In February 2025, the Central Board of Trustees of the EPFO recommended setting the interest rate at 8.25%. This proposal was later approved by the Finance Ministry, and the rate is now officially in effect.
As per news reports, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has started crediting interest for the financial year 2024–25 into members’ provident fund accounts.
However, no official emails or SMS notifications have been sent out yet regarding the credit of this interest. To verify whether the interest has been credited to your account, you can check your EPF passbook.
Please note that in the past few weeks, the EPFO website has been intermittently down. If you’re unable to access your passbook, you may need to keep checking the website regularly.
Here’s how to check whether your EPF interest has been credited:
Note: If your old employer’s member ID hasn’t been merged, its balance may appear as zero. You can merge it by submitting a transfer request online.
At times, even after the interest has been credited, it may not show up immediately in your passbook. You can:
Read more: EPFO 3.0: How Much Time Will EPF Withdrawal Claim Take to Be Settled?
If you are an EPF member, now is the time to check your passbook and confirm your 8.25% interest has been credited. If you don’t see it yet, stay patient—it should reflect soon. If needed, use the EPFO portal or contact their office for support.
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Published on: Jun 28, 2025, 11:16 PM IST
Kusum Kumari
Kusum Kumari is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience in simplifying financial market concepts. Currently crafting insightful content at Angel One, She specialise in breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand pieces, blending expertise in market fundamentals and technical analysis.
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