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UPI-linked PF claim settlement facility rollout delayed: Expected launch timeline and key benefits for EPFO members

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  1. EPFO delayed the rollout of its UPI-linked claim settlement facility to August 2026, after initially targeting March 2026.

  2. The delay allows EPFO to resolve glitches in the upgraded CITES 2.01 portal, including missing account details, login failures, and slow claim processing.

  3. The facility will enable eligible PF claims to be credited directly to members' bank accounts via the BHIM-linked UPI interface.

  4. The UPI-based system will supplement the existing NEFT payment mechanism, not replace it.

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