Have you checked if there's any money sitting idle in your name?
CPF (Brazilian Taxpayer Identification Number) Check & Money Forgotten in Banks
Since the Central Bank released the Accounts Receivable system, millions of Brazilians have discovered forgotten deposits in old accounts, refunded fees, and even never-redeemed consortium shares.
The consultation takes less than two minutes, eliminates the need for travel, and can provide that extra boost that makes a difference at the end of the month.
In addition to relieving debt, this money can also be used for investing, boosting your emergency fund, or simply giving your budget a break.
Next, see how to find out if there are funds waiting for you and learn how to redeem everything directly via Pix, without paying any fees.
✅ How to check if you have unclaimed money associated with your CPF (Brazilian tax identification number)?
Checking any outstanding balances has become easy thanks to the Values to Receive portal, within Registrato , maintained by the Central Bank.
With your CPF number in hand — or CNPJ number, in the case of companies — you can access a unified database that includes:
- remaining balances from closed checking or savings accounts;
- Paid-off consortiums whose shares were never withdrawn;
- Fees that were charged incorrectly and have already been refunded;
- Participation in credit cooperatives;
- other forgotten loans in banks and financial institutions.
The survey is free and can be done via computer or mobile phone.
It is also possible to check the assets of deceased individuals, facilitating probate and inheritance processes.
✅ How can I check my CPF (Brazilian tax identification number) to see if I have anything to receive?
The Central Bank estimates that there are still around R$ 6 billion waiting for 38 million Brazilians and 2 million companies.
Follow these steps to find out if part of this jackpot is yours:
- Access valoresareceber.bcb.gov.br.
- Click on “View amounts to receive”.
- Choose whether you will use a CPF (Brazilian individual taxpayer registration number) or a CNPJ (Brazilian company taxpayer registration number).
- Type the document without periods or dashes.
- Please provide your date of birth (or the date your company was founded).
- Copy the verification characters displayed on the screen.
- Press “Consult” (magnifying glass icon).
The system will show, within seconds, if there is any value linked to the searched document.
If so, you will see the originating institution, the available amount, and the date on which the withdrawal can be requested.
✅ How do I withdraw money from my CPF (Brazilian tax identification number)?
Did you find credit in your name? Then it's time to request payment.
The website itself guides you through the entire process, which is 100% online and free of charge. To authorize the transfer, you will need a gov.br account — the higher the level (silver or gold), the faster the process.
- Log in to gov.br using your CPF (Brazilian individual taxpayer registration number) and password.
- Confirm your bank details or provide a Pix key.
- Authorize the Central Bank to forward the payment order to the responsible institution.
- Track the status through the same portal; most deposits arrive within 12 business days.
The gov.br app is available on the Google Play Store and the App Store, and allows you to validate your facial biometrics to upgrade your account to silver or gold level, if you are still at bronze.
Extra tip: if you prefer to receive the money in a traditional checking account, simply provide the branch and account number. But Pix is usually faster and goes directly to your account.
Don't forget to check your balance!
Now that you know how it works, take a few minutes, check, and see if there's any forgotten money waiting for you!