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A significant amount of money awaits Brazilians in the coffers of financial institutions. Surprisingly, R$1.4T 7.33 billion remains unclaimed by account holders across the country. This amount, coming from current accounts, closed savings accounts, capital shares and surplus funds, represents an opportunity for many to recover amounts owed.
The origin of these funds varies, including unused amounts in closed accounts, refunds of fees, insurance, among others. The discovery of these unclaimed amounts came to light after an initiative by the Central Bank of Brazil.
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What are values?
The agency has created a system so that citizens can check whether they have amounts receivable from financial institutions. Amounts Receivable are financial amounts that belong to individuals or entities but have not yet been claimed or withdrawn.
These amounts can arise from a variety of sources in the financial system. In many cases, these amounts remain forgotten or unknown to their rightful owners, resulting in a build-up of funds that can be significant.
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Therefore, it is important that individuals periodically check whether they have amounts to receive, to ensure that they do not lose the right to these financial resources.
How to check Amounts Receivable?
To find out if you have any amounts to receive, the process is simple and completely online. Access the Central Bank website, where you will find the option “Amounts Receivable“. After entering the section, you must enter your CPF or CNPJ to perform the query. If there are funds available, the system will provide instructions for redemption.
Procedure for redemption
If you find amounts owed, the next step is to withdraw them. The Central Bank provides a clear and secure procedure for this. First, you must indicate an account in your name at any bank to transfer the amount. After indicating the account, the amount is transferred within 12 business days. It is important to note that the service is free and does not require intermediaries.
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