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Other Operating Expenses (Details) $ in Thousands, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 CLP ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 CLP ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 CLP ($) | May 24, 2018 CLP ($)
Other Operating Expenses |  |  |  |  |
Total | $ 42,656 | $ 29,586 | $ 25,868 | $ 26,936 |
Write-offs for operating risks |  | 11,378 | 6,360 | 5,475 |
Operations expenses leasing |  | 4,501 | 10,152 | 1,893 |
Card administration |  | 2,640 | 2,890 | 3,921 |
Provisions for contingencies |  | 3 |  | 6,880 |
Other |  | $ (11,064) | $ (6,466) | $ (8,767) |
Net write-off recognized for external fraud committed against the Bank |  |  |  |  | $ 6,002

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