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The Electronic Family Pocket (BFE) is a monetary subsidy provided in Chile to people who meet certain requirements. This bonus is for purchasing food products or completing payments, but can only be used at certain stores. In the following article, Depor will tell you more about the amount, steps to collect, and other details.
What is the Electronic Family Pocket?
It is a benefit that is delivered through the Rut Account of Banco Estado, this support aims to help families in the purchase of their food with a percentage of 20% of the total or for the purchase according to the balance they have. In any case, it can say: "Accepted purchase" (available balance in the account to complete the purchase value or the total) or "Rejected purchase" (when the balance is not enough).
How is the Electronic Family Pocket delivered?
The BEE is provided through the Rut Account of Banco Estado. This financial contribution can only be used at food-related stores that have a payment machine.
How much is the Electronic Family Pocket worth?
The contribution is $13,500 per beneficiary and will be provided from May 1st to December 31st, 2023.
What are the requirements to receive the Electronic Family Pocket?
- Beneficiaries of the Family Allowance and Maternity Allowance, from the Unique System of Family Benefits.
- Beneficiaries of the Family Subsidy (SUF).
- Beneficiaries of the users of the Security and Opportunities subsystem and families belonging to the Chile Solidario subsystem, such as:
- Person with disability, duly accredited in accordance with the qualification and certification established in article 13 of Law No. 20,422.
- Student with permanent special educational needs participating in the Ministry of Education's School Integration Program.
- Student enrolled in an educational establishment with a special education modality, recognized by the Ministry of Education.
- Students from 18 years old to 24 years and 11 months.
- Minors under 18 years of age.
Do you have to apply to receive the Electronic Family Pocket?
No, you do not need to apply to access this benefit. In reality, people only need to meet certain requirements and that is all to receive the support provided in Chile.