Availability of Online Payment Facility

• ESIC provides a dedicated online portal for employers to pay contributions.
  
• Online payment is the standard and preferred mode under current guidelines.
  
• Manual or offline payment is not required for monthly contribution deposits.
  
• The system is accessible to all registered employers with valid login credentials.
  
• The facility operates 24×7 for convenience and timely compliance.
  

Steps to Make Online Payment

• Log in to the ESIC employer portal using the 17-digit code and password.
  
• Generate a monthly contribution challan after submitting employee details.
  
• Verify the contribution summary displayed on the screen.
  
• Select the online payment option provided at the payment stage.
  
• Proceed to pay through net banking or authorized bank gateways.
  

Payment Modes Supported

• Net banking is available through multiple national and private banks.
  
• Debit card or corporate account transfer may be accepted in select cases.
  
• Payment gateway integration ensures instant transaction processing.
  
• The system generates a payment reference number for confirmation.
  
• Receipts are auto-generated and available for download.
  

Post-Payment Confirmation and Filing

• After payment, the status is updated on the employer dashboard.
  
• Employers must ensure that return submission is completed after payment.
  
• Paid challans can be viewed and printed for recordkeeping.
  
• Filing and payment are considered complete only after portal submission.
  
• A confirmation message and acknowledgment number are issued for tracking.
  

Benefits of Online Payment

• Ensures timely compliance and avoids penalty for late payment.
  
• Reduces manual errors and delays in processing.
  
• Enables real-time tracking of contributions and challans.
  
• Provides secure and traceable payment proof for audit purposes.
  
• Supports efficient monthly return filing linked to payment data.