The federal government is preparing for this Thursday (17th) the release of withdrawals for FGTS (Service Time Guarantee Fund) beneficiaries of up to R$ 1,000.
Normally, workers with a formal contract can access the fund in case of unfair dismissal or to pay a real estate debt. This time, however, the measure aims to stimulate activity, at a time when rising inflation and rising interest rates put a brake on the economy and make consumers more restrained.
Details on how the amounts will be withdrawn should be disclosed during the announcement, at 4:30 pm (Brasília time), in a ceremony at the Planalto Palace.
How to check values and withdraw FGTS
The worker has three ways to check his FGTS balance: SMS, correspondence or through the smartphone application.
Caixa sends a letter with the information every two months to the worker’s registered residential address. To receive the SMS, it is necessary to subscribe to the service via the app. It is also possible to request information on 0800 726 01 01.
In the application, the user must click on “continue”, as soon as the message appears: “FGTS wants to use Caixa.gov.br to start session”.
The next step is to inform the CPF in the login area of the Caixa website. Then, a password is requested, the same one used to enter Caixa.gov.br and enjoy the bank’s other services.
If the user does not remember the password, simply click on the “forgot password” option. The CPF number will be requested again and, after informing it, an email will be sent to recover the password.
It is possible that the system asks the user for more information, such as mobile number or zip code.
After this step, the user may have to confirm more information, such as which companies he worked for, year of entry and municipality in which he resides or has already resided.
After confirming the information, the user will be able to check the amounts deposited by the current company or by the last company in which he worked.
After the consultation, the user will be able to request the amount to be transferred to their account.
He must indicate an account he owns, either with Caixa or any other bank and banking institution.
If you have been terminated from a company without just cause, the amount will be available in the informed account within 5 working days.
The worker will also be able to upload documents, in addition to following the steps between the request and the release of amounts for withdrawal.
What is FGTS?
The Severance Indemnity Fund (FGTS) was created with the objective of protecting the worker dismissed without just cause, by opening an account linked to the employment contract.
At the beginning of each month, employers deposit an amount corresponding to 8% of each employee’s salary in accounts opened at Caixa, on behalf of employees.
The FGTS is made up of the total of these monthly deposits and the amounts belong to employees who, in some situations, may have the total deposited in their names.
Source: CNN Brasil
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