Economy
Money forgotten in banks rises to R $ 5.8 billion in August
Publication: Feed Editoria
Author: Wellton Máximo – Repórter da Agência Brasil
Source published: 13/10/2026, 20:03:00 UTC
Briefing created: 25/10/2026, 04:54:25 UTC
Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 14/10/2026, 12:25:24 UTC.
Briefings
Brazilian central bank reported R$ 5.79 billion in 'forgotten money' in financial institutions as of August 2026, with 69.4% of beneficiaries receiving amounts under R$ 10. The funds are distributed across banks (42.4%), insurance companies (19.7%), and credit cooperatives (8.1%). Public consultation requires a Gov.br account, and transfers via Pix are available within 12 days. The government previously transferred R$ 5.7 billion to the FGO fund in May 2026 for debt renegotiation, which the TCU is investigating.
Key points
- As of August 2026, the Brazilian central bank reported R$ 5.79 billion in 'forgotten money' held in financial institutions, with 69.4% of beneficiaries receiving amounts under R$ 10.
- The funds are distributed across banks (42.4%), insurance companies (19.7%), and credit cooperatives (8.1%), with public consultation requiring a Gov.br account.
Context
This finding relates to the 'forgotten money' program where resources remain in financial institutions without being returned to clients. The government previously transferred R$ 5.7 billion to the FGO fund in May 2026 for debt renegotiation, which the TCU is investigating.
Limitations
Data covers only August 2026; the TCU investigation into the FGO fund's use of resources is ongoing and not fully resolved.
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