PIS/PASEP withdrawals may be available right now!
Many people have money they haven't even realized they have. That's the case with... PIS/PASEP, This is an employment benefit that is still available to thousands of Brazilians who have worked with a formal employment contract in recent years. The good news is that part of these funds remains available and can be withdrawn. even today, depending on the worker's situation.
Even though the program has undergone changes and mergers, many people are still eligible and can check if there is any balance to receive. Understand below why this money is available, what amounts can be redeemed, and what happens if you don't withdraw it within the deadline.
Why is PIS/PASEP available to some people?
THE Social Integration Program (PIS) and the Public Employee Asset Formation Program (PASEP) They were created in the 1970s as a way to ensure that a portion of company profits was returned to workers.
For many years, deposits were made annually into individual accounts opened at Caixa Econômica (in the case of PIS) and Banco do Brasil (in the case of PASEP). However, over time, the government unified the funds and transformed the resources into quotas — amounts that belong to workers and heirs of those who were entitled before 1988.
These quotas remained stagnant for years, and even today there are Millions of reais forgotten On behalf of people who don't even know they have this right. Those who worked with a formal employment contract. between 1971 and 1988, In the public or private sector, you may have money available for withdrawal.
In addition, there is the PIS/PASEP salary bonus, paid annually to formal workers who meet specific criteria, such as length of service and monthly income.
In other words, there are two different situations that may generate amounts to be received:
- Old quotas (workers from 1971 to 1988).
- Salary bonus (for current employees who meet the annual criteria).
What values are available?
The amounts vary depending on the type of benefit. In the case of old quotas, The amount depends on the length of service and the contributions made at the time. In some cases, the amount reaches... thousands of reais, especially for those who worked for several years before 1988.
Already salary bonus, the maximum value is the current minimum wage, However, the exact amount is proportional to the number of months worked in the base year.
For example: someone who worked the entire year receives the full amount; someone who worked six months receives half, and so on.
The bonus payments are made by Caixa Econômica Federal (for private sector workers) and by Bank of Brazil (for public employees).
Withdrawals can be made directly through the Caixa or Banco do Brasil app, at ATMs, or in person at branches, with identification and NIS (or NIT) number.
What if I don't withdraw the money today?
If the worker is entitled to salary bonus If you do not withdraw the money within the deadline, the amount returns to the government fund and can only be withdrawn again. after the reopening of new schedules, which may take some time.
In the case of old PIS/PASEP quotas, The money isn't lost, but there might be a need for one. additional release procedure, especially when the policyholder has already passed away. In that case, the legal heirs They can request the withdrawal by presenting documents that prove the family relationship.
In other words, it is important Consult as soon as possible And if there is a balance, make an immediate withdrawal to avoid bureaucracy in the future.
FAQ:
No. Checking your PIS/PASEP status is completely free and can be done through official government channels. Avoid websites or apps that charge fees or promise to "release" the benefit faster; this is a scam.
You can find your PIS number using the Digital Work Card app or the Gov.br website. You can also check it on your physical work card, if you have one.
PIS (Social Integration Program) is aimed at private sector workers, while PASEP (Public Servant's Asset Formation Program) is intended for public servants. Both have the same objective: to distribute a portion of company contributions to workers.
Yes, especially in the case of the salary bonus. The deadline is defined by the official calendar published annually by the federal government. After the due date, the amount can only be redeemed with a new authorization. However, old installments can be withdrawn at any time, provided that the worker or heir presents the correct documents.
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Published on November 5, 2025
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