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Find out now whether you can claim this amount from Caixa Econômica and learn how to access these funds immediately!
Last Tuesday (05), Caixa Econômica Federal announced a new deposit of up to R$ 6,220 for Brazilian citizens. Thus, certain individuals will be able to make a special withdrawal from the institution between the end of September and the beginning of October.
The benefit in question, called Calamity Withdrawal, is linked to the Severance Indemnity Fund (FGTS) and is intended for two cities in Rio Grande do Sul. Therefore, due to the severe storms that affected Cachoeirinha and Riozinho, residents of these locations who have a balance in their FGTS accounts will be able to access their funds.
Continue reading to find out whether you can make this exclusive withdrawal and learn how to proceed through Caixa Econômica!
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First, to qualify for the Caixa benefit, the individual must live in one of the cities covered by the Calamity Withdrawal. In addition, the Municipal Civil Defense must recognize their addresses, and they must not have requested a withdrawal for the same reason in the past year.
Currently, Caixa authorizes FGTS withdrawals due to a state of public calamity in 46 municipalities across the country. Regarding Rio Grande do Sul, the institution has added two cities to this group.
Thus, residents of Cachoeirinha (RS) can request the withdrawal of funds until September 27, 2023. In contrast, citizens of Riozinho (RS) have an extended period, until October 1, 2023.
How can you access the amount?
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To withdraw up to R$ 6,220 from Caixa Econômica, you can use the FGTS app, available for Android and iOS. Then, follow the steps to make the withdrawal:
- Open the app and enter your personal information;
- Next, go to the “My Withdrawals” section;
- Then, click on “Other Withdrawal Situations” and select “Public Calamity”;
- Enter the city where you live and provide the required documents, such as an identity document and recent proof of address;
- Choose one of the two ways to withdraw the funds: “Credit to Account” or “Withdrawal at a Branch”;
- Complete the process and wait up to 5 business days for Caixa to review, authorize, and transfer the desired amount.
