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Financial Assets at Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - CLP ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Disclosure of financial assets [line items] |  |
Total | $ 1,366,343 | $ 1,053,191
Debt instruments at fair value through OCI |  |
Disclosure of financial assets [line items] |  |
Total | 1,357,846 | 1,043,440
Equity instruments valued at fair value through OCI |  |
Disclosure of financial assets [line items] |  |
Total | $ 8,497 | $ 9,751

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