How to withdraw forgotten PIS?

If you are a worker who has already had your work card signed, you are probably entitled to withdraw forgotten PIS.

Understand exactly what is PIS, who is entitled to your withdrawal and how to access the amount.

What is PIS?

PIS is the acronym for Social Integration Program, it is made up of a sequence of 11 digits located on your work card, as if it were an identification number.

In this way, PIS is an amount paid by employers and is the right of the worker, as well as salary bonus and unemployment insurance, for example.

What is the difference between PIS/PASEP?

You've probably already heard the terms PIS/PASEP, but did you know that they are not the same thing?

THE PIS is the Social Integration Program which aims to integrate employees and the private sector.

PASEP is the Public Servant Asset Formation Program and it is through it that the Union, States, Municipalities and the Federal District contribute monthly to public sector employees.

Therefore, the difference between the two is that PIS is intended for private sector workers and PASEP is intended for public sector workers. 

How is PIS payment made?

PIS payments are made according to an annual calendar, meaning these payments are distributed throughout the year and are made according to the worker's month of birth.

How do I know if I am entitled to PIS?

If you have a formal job, you are probably entitled to receive PIS/PASEP.

Therefore, you can confirm this right very simply, through the Caixa Trabalhador app or on the app Digital Work Card.

However, to receive PIS it is necessary to meet some criteria, such as:

• Have worked with a formal contract for at least 5 years;
• Receive up to 2 minimum wages per month;
• Have worked at least 30 days in the base year (for example, to receive 2023, the base year is 2021);
• Have updated information in the RAIS (Annual Social Information Report).

The amount to be paid is a maximum of one minimum wage according to the current year, and not the base year.

Download the app to access: FGTS App

But do I have the right to withdraw forgotten PIS?

To withdraw forgotten PIS It is necessary to have worked with a signed work card from 1971 to 1988 and the individual withdrawal amount may vary according to salary and time of work.

Therefore, there is a maximum period of up to five years to request the amount back.

However, for withdraw forgotten PIS Some requirements are necessary, check below who is eligible:

• Over 60 years old;
• People with disabilities;
• Transferred to paid reserve or retirement, this case is for military personnel;
• Elderly or disabled people registered with the BPC (Continuous Benefit Payment);
• People with diseases listed in the interministerial ordinance MPAS/MS 2.998/2001

What is the amount of the forgotten PIS withdrawal?

Because it is a “forgotten” amount, there is no specific amount to be received.

Therefore, the balance is individual and will vary according to the time the person worked during the period and the salary at that time.

How to check and withdraw forgotten PIS?

You can check the value very simply, online and through the guarantee fund application.

This way, you must also request the withdrawal through the app, just select the option “you have available balance” and then “request PIS/PASEP withdrawal”.

Then you must choose the shape you want withdraw forgotten PIS, whether credit in account or in person.

Therefore, you must inform the institution and account through which you wish to receive, in addition you can also withdraw through the ATM with the citizen card or directly at the teller's window.

For withdrawals at the cashier, you will need to present an identification document, such as:

• ID card;
• Driver's License;
• Functional Card recognized by Decree;
• Military ID;
• Passport;
• Foreigner's identity card.

However, if the worker has an account with Federal Savings Bank active and with a positive balance, the amount is deposited directly into the account.

Furthermore, in the event of the death of the holder, widow(er), widow(er) or children under the age of 21 may withdraw the forgotten PIS.

In this case, proof will be required through documents such as a death certificate and identity card.

Conclusion

Withdraw forgotten PIS is the right of workers who had signed card between 1971 and 1988.

The value may vary depending on the time worked during the required period.

Therefore, it is important to always pay attention to payment deadlines, so you don't lose any money you're entitled to.