FGTS: Find out how it works and how to check your balance

The Severance Indemnity Fund (FGTS) acts as a security savings account, which can help in times of crisis, such as unfair dismissals, serious health problems and many others.

For those who already had some amount in that fund, the extraordinary withdrawal was released, through which workers can withdraw up to R$ 1,000 from the account until December 15th.

But those who are not yet familiar with the technologies deployed by the government, which allow access information about these benefits easier, may find it difficult to know where to locate these values.

It turns out that the FGTS amounts are automatically released into a digital savings account, which can be accessed with the application box has. In addition, it is possible to consult the FGTS balance and payment dates, which can be viewed in the range of up to 6 previous months.

This is possible with quick access to the FGTS application, which is available for Android and iOS. Through the app, the worker can update information, consult deposits and find nearby service points.

To make the appointment, just download the app, enter your CPF and password – if you haven't registered yet, just create a new password. On the home screen, just click on “FGTS Total Balance”, then on “Access my FGTS” and then on “View statement”. Once this is done, you can download this extract by clicking on “Generate PDF extract”.

To be entitled to the FGTS, the worker must have a signed contract with a CLT contract, and in these cases the amount deposited every month is 8% of the salary received. Work in the Young Apprentice modality is also entitled to FGTS, and the amount deposited is only 2% of the salary received. Domestic workers can receive the FGTS, provided they are enrolled in Social Security, obtaining a deposit in the amount of 11.2% of the salary received.

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