How do I check my FGTS balance?
Check your balance FGTS It is important for workers to know whether they are entitled to an emergency withdrawal of a minimum wage (R$ 1,045.00), which starts on June 15th and ends on December 31st.
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If the worker has more than one FGTS account, for example, the withdrawal will work as follows:
- First, it will be possible to withdraw money from accounts related to terminated employment contracts, starting with the account with the lowest balance;
- Then withdrawals from other accounts, starting with the account with the lowest balance.
How do I check my FGTS balance?
To find out the value of your balance in the Severance Indemnity Fund (FGTS), simply visit the website Federal Savings Bank or download the FGTS app directly to your cell phone, which is available on cell phones and tablets.
So, when you enter the website, you will be asked to enter your NIS number, known as Social Identification number or CPF, then just register your password.
Once you have registered, carefully read the regulations that will be displayed on the screen and click “I accept”.
Then, fill in your personal data that is requested.
So, to complete the registration, create an 8-digit password, mixing numbers and letters, then confirm it.
Return to the home page, where you will enter the login you just created, as well as the password.
However, if you already have an account, you just need to log in to the website or app.
If you have difficulty checking your FGTS balance this way, simply call 0800 724 2019.
Who can withdraw FGTS?
Anyone who has an active or inactive account in the Service Time Guarantee Fund can make this withdrawal.
Regarding the value, it will be up to a minimum wage (R$ 1,045.00) per worker.
Therefore, the dynamics will be the same as other releases that occur from the FGTS, where withdrawals are made according to the worker's month of birth.
As mentioned, everyone with FGTS accounts will benefit from this withdrawal, totaling 60.8 million workers.
Therefore, around 30.7 million workers will be able to withdraw funds from the FGTS.
Up to 80% of the accounts will be zeroed with the withdrawal, with R$ 16 billion being released to 45.5 million workers who have up to five minimum wages in their FGTS balance.
How to withdraw?
Withdrawals will be made through Caixa Econômica Federal branches, lottery outlets and ATMs.
To avoid crowding at branches, it is recommended to transfer money through the FGTS app.
The application can be downloaded through the Play Store, for Android, and the App Store, for iOS cell phones.
Once installed, simply register in the application to access features such as:
- Statement consultation;
- Available withdrawal methods and much more.
