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Cash and Cash Equivalents - Transactions in the course of collection (Details) $ in Thousands, $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 CLP ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 CLP ($)
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Assets |  |  |
Documents drawn on other banks (clearing) |  | $ 204,624 | $ 191,105
Funds receivable |  | 51,344 | 15,867
Subtotal transactions in the course of collection | $ 415,917 | 255,968 | 206,972
Liabilities |  |  |
Funds payable |  | (29,871) | (25,702)
Subtotal transactions in the course of payment | $ (48,538) | (29,871) | (25,702)
Total transactions in the course of collection |  | $ 226,097 | $ 181,270

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