How to Access my UIF

By Klenam JU •  Updated: 10/03/23 •  5 min read
UIF

Have you applied for UIF and looking to receive funds? Then, this article is meant for you. Normally, individuals who have applied for UIF and looking to receive funds are always looking for how they can access their UIF account. It is important to know how to access your UIF account. This information can create awareness about how to check your UIF balance

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The Unemployment Insurance Fund can easily be accessed online. Many platforms have been created online to ease the pressures in the physical offices of social security services. If you want to know more about the UIF money and balance, then the information below will give you an upper hand.

How to access my UIF

Accessing your UIF requires internet and a smart device. It is important to look into your UIF account regularly to know the status and other information related to your account. If you are looking to access your UIF account you must be registered by your employer. After this registration, you are given login details that allow access to your UIF account. These credentials consist of your username and password.

These unique pieces of information will enable you to enter the online portal of UIF anytime and anywhere. This is the ultimate way to access your UIF account and, thus, use the online platform. Accessing your UIF account can also be seen as checking your balance via phone. And this can be done by using the USSD code available. However, we will be giving you the steps on how to access UIF by logging in.

Can I check my UIF balance online?

As part of the learning process, it is important to be checking your online balance on a regular basis. If you are wondering about checking your UIF balance online, remember it may not be mandatory, but it should be part of your task. To firmly answer the question of how one can check their balance; anyone can check UIF balance online using the platforms available. 

You can check your UIF balance using the USSD short code on WhatsApp, online, or through a phone call.

How do I check my UIF money?

Those who have been making contributions with UIF will see the need to check their UIF money. Checking your UIF money is all about being proactive toward these insurance claims in the future. Your contributions towards UIF go a long way to help you financially in dire moments. UIF states it is required by law for an employer to register his employees under UIF and ensure contributions from both parties go into their coffers. You can check your UIF money by following these simple steps below:

Does UIF money expire?

It is obvious individuals who have been contributing to UIF will question if UIF money expires. We all know that money does not expire but remember; the UIF system is a general insurance policy to help workers who have been retrenched or, for some other reasons, are not working.

So then, someone who has never fallen into the criteria to demand UIF claims will ask this type of question. What happens to my UIF money? Does it expire? UIF states that if you find yourself in any of the criteria indicated, you must submit your application within six months.

This action is to let people work on their application as soon as the misfortune occurs to claim their UIF. UIF money does not expire if this answers the question of the expiration of UIF, but the funds that are not claimed over a period of time are transferred into other insurance funds. You can access this account by following a strict procedure with social security should there be any future valid reason.

How do I check my UIF on my phone?

UIF has made it possible to check UIF on your mobile phone. Anyone applying for UIF can check their status with or without the internet. The option that requires the internet is available, which can be done using the URL links that UIF provides. Using the option that requires no internet could be done using the USSD short code *134*843#. This allows you to view your account and make all the necessary transactions.

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