Last batch of FGTS Extraordinário is paid on Wednesday; see how to receive

Caixa Econômica Federal pays the last batch of the extraordinary withdrawal of the FGTS (Fundo de Garantia do Tempo de Serviço) this Wednesday (15) for workers born in December. The money is automatically released into the Caixa Tem account, ending the payment schedule started in April.

This week, 3.3 million receive up to R$1,000, concluding the distribution of R$30 billion to 42 million workers. The value can be moved until December 15; if not used by the date, it returns to the Guarantee Fund account, with corrections and without prejudice to the professional.

Who receives the extraordinary FGTS?

About 42 million workers who have a FGTS account with available balance receive the extraordinary withdrawal. The value has already been released for birthdays from January to November.

Most people receive the amount automatically, in an account opened in their name at Caixa Tem. Those who did not use the extraordinary loot in 2020 can request the withdrawal from the FGTS app, following the step by step.

1. Access the FGTS app
2. Click “Sign in to the app” and then “Continue”
3. Enter your CPF, go to “I’m not a robot” and click “Next”
4. Enter your password and go to “Login”
5. The app will be able to provide explanations about the new method of withdrawal; click “Understood”
6. If there is a virtual queue, wait, you will be served soon
7. On the homepage, go to “Extraordinary Withdrawal”
8. On the next screen, information on how much you can withdraw will appear.
9. To find out which accounts the money will be withdrawn from, click on “See released FGTS accounts”
10. If the deposit has not occurred automatically, the system will inform you that it is necessary to request the withdrawal; go to “Request Withdrawal”, below, in orange and then click on “Confirm”
11. The following message will appear: “Cashier will process the request and if everything is ok, the amount will be credited to your account”
12. In a few minutes, the request will be processed and the worker will see information such as the account number opened, amount to be withdrawn and withdrawal date.

How to check the amount of the extraordinary withdrawal?

The FGTS application allows the consultation of the amount available for withdrawal. Check step by step:

• Update or download the FGTS app on your mobile
• Then open the app and click “Sign in to the app”
• The program will ask if you can use Caixa.gov.br; click “Continue”
• Enter your CPF, go to “I’m not a robot” and then to “Next”; if the program asks to identify images, identify them and go to “Verify”
• Enter the password and click “Login”
• A message will appear with information about the extraordinary FGTS withdrawal, click on “I understand”
• On the home screen, go to “Extraordinary Withdrawal”, in the orange frame
• On the next screen, the amount that will be available for you to withdraw will appear.
• To find out which accounts the amount is being debited from, click on “See released FGTS accounts”

If you have any questions about the process, Caixa recommends getting in touch through official channels, such as telephone 4004-0104, for capitals and metropolitan regions, and 0800 104 0104, for other regions.