Starting August 1st, the Bond A $13,500 bonus will be available to the most vulnerable families in Chile, providing economic relief for the purchase of food in stores that accept debit card payments. This benefit is deposited in a digital pocket in the BancoEstado RUT Account, kept separate from the user’s main balance.
The steps to follow
The first payment of this bond The payment was made on an exceptional basis on July 19, due to the late reactivation of the program. However, starting in August, payments will resume their usual schedule, with the next delivery scheduled for August 1. This adjustment will allow the beneficiary families to receive their financial support in a regular and timely manner.
The Electronic Family Pocket is a bond destined to be a financial assistance until 2024, it could become permanent aid from 2025, according to the Government’s commitments with the Central Unitary Workers’ Union (CUT). This state aid is aimed at the neediest families in the country, identified in the last payroll of April 2024.
To determine the beneficiaries of the Bond In order to receive the $13,500 in August, a targeting process will be applied. Among the recipients of the Family and Maternal Allowance, only those in the first income bracket, with salaries not exceeding $586,227, will be considered. In addition, beneficiaries of the Single Family Subsidy who belong to the most vulnerable 40% according to the Social Registry of Households also qualify for this contribution.
Additionally, families participating in the Security and Opportunities and Chile Solidario subsystems will receive the bondprovided that its members have any of the following characteristics: they are minors, students between 18 and 24 years old, people with disabilities certified by Compin, students with permanent special educational needs who participate in the School Integration Program of the Ministry of Education, or are enrolled in special education establishments recognized by Mineduc.
To verify if you are a beneficiary of the Electronic Family Pocket, you can consult the website of the Social Security Institute by entering your RUT and date of birth. This procedure can also be carried out through the ChileAtiende web platform. This digital facility ensures that all potential beneficiaries of the bond can access the information necessary to receive their financial support without complications.
