How Do I Change UIF Banking Details Online?

How Do I Change UIF Banking Details Online? As a UIF beneficiary or an applicant, you may once want to change UIF banking details associated with your account when need be.

Changing UIF banking details online can sometimes be hectic for many. However, we have put together this article to help you.

If you take the time to follow the step-by-step guide provided in this article on how to change your UIF banking details, the process will be seamless.

The term UIF stands for Unemployed Insurance Fund and it serves as a security to workers who have lost their jobs due to some reasons and also provides financial assistance for women who go on maternity leave.

On the brain of the South African government, the advent of the UIF seems to be helpful to its citizens, and apparently, citizens who deem to receive a quota of their share from the insurance scheme have been praising the government for such a monumental approach.

In this post, we will take you through how to change UIF banking details online, and what you need to be able to change your UIF banking details.

We will also answer the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on how to change your UIF banking details online and other related questions.

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What you Need to Change UIF Banking Details Online

To successfully change UIF banking details online, you need the following,

An active internet connection
A computer or mobile phone
Banking details
Login details for uFlling portal account

How to Change UIF Banking Details Online

Before you can change your UIF banking details online, you must first,

Go to the UIF portal, uFilling
Login to the portal using your details
Download Form UI.28
Print and fill out the form (some parts must be completed by your bank
Submit the completed form to the department of labor at [email protected].

The UIF benefit is paid directly into the beneficiaries’ submitted bank accounts without any third party.

The most important aspect here is that never present fake or non-corresponding details when filling out your banking details.

Failure to present valid details might end up giving you some banking errors that will create a problem for you in the long run.

The website also provides some guidelines to enable users or beneficiaries to know what exactly they are in turn doing.

All applicants are entitled to change their banking details by completing form UI.28. This form also contains a section that gives authorization to all beneficiaries and their chosen banks to make any necessary changes.

After filling out form UI.28, other details attached to the form are sent to the labor department via the official email [email protected]

Important Links On UIF Benefits

Now, lets us proceed to answer some of the frequently asked questions on how to change UIF banking details online and related UIF issues.

UIF FAQs

How Will I know My UIF Benefit Has Been Paid?

To know that your UIF benefit has been paid, you will have to check your UIF status online. To check your status, log in to the uFilling portal. Click on Check Status to see your UIF status.

Alternatively, if you need a step by step assistance to check your UIF status, we recommend that you read our post on How to Check UIF Status – Track UIF Status Online.

Will UIF Pay Me If I Refuse To Submit Banking Details?

UIF will not be able to pay your Benefits into any other bank account except the one you have provided. You should always provide a UIF with a bank account or change UIF banking details so they can pay your benefits on time.

Do I Need To Have UIF Account Before Changing Banking Details Online?

Yes, you need to have an active UIF account on the uFilling portal before you can change your UIF banking details online. Without an active account, it is impossible to change UIF banking details.

How Do I Create UIF Account?

To create a UIF account, you must first visit the UIF website and navigate to create a new account. fill in the required details such as your name, telephone, etc, and create your account.

We have a step-by-step article on how to create UIF Account and Apply For UIF Online. You may check it out if you need a more simple guide on how to create an account.