FGTS digital withdrawal, learn how to withdraw up to R$$998.00

Currently, digital withdrawals of FGTS can be made via cell phone and online. Caixa Econômica Federal launched the Severance Indemnity Fund app with online withdrawal capabilities. Anyone with up to R$$998.00 in their account as of July 24, 2019, can now withdraw the funds. 

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There are still more than 37 million workers who haven't withdrawn approximately R$15.1 billion. Therefore, there's no longer any need to wait in lines at bank branches or lottery outlets. Everything can be done through the mobile app. This makes withdrawing your FGTS (Fund for Severance Indemnity Fund) much easier.  

The FGTS (Fund for Severance Indemnity Fund) was created to protect workers who are unfairly dismissed through an account linked to their employment contract. Below, you'll learn how digital withdrawals work and how to withdraw your funds. 

How does the FGTS digital withdrawal application work? 

The FGTS digital withdrawal app is now available for Android, iOS, and Windows phones. It allows you to withdraw funds using both the "immediate withdrawal" and "anniversary withdrawal" options. Workers who opted for the anniversary withdrawal will begin receiving payments starting in April. 

With the app, you can transfer your FGTS balance to a Caixa account or another financial institution. Another highlight is the ability to check your released balance and track all the steps between the request and the release of funds, including: 

  • Being able to withdraw amounts released upon termination of the employment contract and also make immediate withdrawals; 
  • Request other types of withdrawal options by uploading documents; 
  • Possibility of transferring the withdrawal to another current account; 
  • Balance and statement inquiries. 

What are the advantages of the Caixa app? 

In fact, choosing to use this app is advantageous and will help workers avoid wasting time in lines. It also allows them to keep track of their entire balance and remember to make withdrawals, leaving the money in Caixa's safes. Check out the best advantages here: 

  • Access using your CPF from anywhere in the world; 
  • Real-time account monitoring; 
  • Monitor all withdrawal movements; 
  • Avoid wasting time in queues; 
  • Easy and hassle-free process. 

Who can use digital withdrawal? 

The FGTS digital withdrawal is available to all workers without exception, including retirees. To enjoy the benefits and advantages of this accessibility, simply download the mobile app and register by following these steps: 

  • Install the application FGTS on cell phone; 
  • Fill in all the data requested in the “register” tab; 
  • Register a security password; 
  • Confirm the email received and click on the link received to authenticate the validation; 
  • Open the application again and enter your registered email and password; 
  • Answer the requested questions; 
  • Finally, accept the application's terms of use. 

Learn more about FGTS withdrawals clicking here. 

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