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Other Operating Expenses (Details) $ in Thousands, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 CLP ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 CLP ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 CLP ($)
Other Operating Expenses |  |  |  |
Write-offs for operating risks |  | $ 6,360 | $ 5,475 | $ 6,981
Operations expenses leasing |  | 10,152 | 1,893 | 1,096
Card administration |  | 2,890 | 3,921 | 3,373
Provisions for contingencies |  |  | 6,880 | 6,360
Other |  | 6,466 | 8,767 | 5,021
Total | $ 42,032 | $ 25,868 | $ 26,936 | $ 22,831

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