Economy

Worker may authorize banks to consult FGTS statement

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Briefings

Brazilian workers can now authorize financial institutions to access their FGTS withdrawal history via the Caixa app, eliminating the need to print or hand over physical documents. This 90-day, free service allows authorized entities to check deposits within the last 12 months to verify employment and income, though it does not reveal the total account balance. The measure aims to improve data reliability and reduce fraud risks.

Key points

• Workers can grant financial institutions access to their FGTS withdrawal history through the Caixa app without printing or handing over physical documents.
• The service is free, valid for 90 days, and allows authorized institutions to check deposits within the last 12 months to verify employment and income.

Context

Brazilian workers can now authorize financial institutions to access their FGTS withdrawal history through the Caixa app, eliminating the need to print or hand over physical documents. This 90-day, free service allows authorized entities to check deposits within the last 12 months to verify employment and income, though it does not reveal the total account balance. The measure aims to improve data reliability and reduce fraud risks.

Limitations

The service is limited to checking deposits within the last 12 months and does not reveal the total account balance. Institutions must be formally authorized via email to the Caixa address, and the service is only available to workers who have granted authorization.

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