In Uruguay, the Uruguay Social Card (TUS), also known as the Mides Card, is a tool that allows people to access financial aid from the government to cover basic needs such as food, housing, and clothing.
If you are a beneficiary of this aid, it is important that you know how to check the balance of your Mides card to ensure that you have enough money to cover your needs. Next, we explain how to do it.
Online or phone consultation
An easy and quick way to check the balance of your Mides card is through the MIDES website. In the “Balance Check” section, you must enter your identity card number and the Mides card number. Once you enter this information, the available balance on the card will be displayed.
Another option to check the balance of your Mides card is through a telephone consultation. You can call the MIDES call center at number 0800 7263. There you must indicate your identity card number and the Mides card number so that the operator can inform you of the available balance.
Consult in participating stores or ATMs
You can also check the balance of your Mides card at stores that are part of the card payment network. These places usually have a sign indicating that they accept Mides card payments. When making a purchase or payment, you can ask the seller to indicate the available balance on the card.
In some Banco República ATMs, it is possible to check the balance of the Mides card. To do this, you must enter the card at the ATM and select the “Balance inquiry” option.
It is important to bear in mind that in all cases you will need to have the Mides card number at hand in order to check the balance. If you do not know your card number, you can call the MIDES call center to obtain this information.
Checking the balance of your Mides card is very simple. You can do it through the MIDES website, a telephone consultation, in the establishments attached to the card payment network and in some Banco República ATMs. Remember to keep track of your spending and the available balance on the card to make sure you have enough money to cover your needs.
