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Provisions - Changes in Provisions (Details) - CLP ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Changes in provisions |  |
Beginning Balance | $ 203,946 | $ 217,512
Provisions established | 177,935 | 180,506
Provisions used | (178,507) | (192,151)
Provisions released |  | (1,921)
Ending Balance | 203,374 | 203,946
Minimum dividends |  |
Changes in provisions |  |
Beginning Balance |  | 172,804
Provisions established | 177,902 | 178,462
Provisions used | (178,462) | (172,804)
Provisions released |  |
Contingent loan risks |  |
Changes in provisions |  |
Beginning Balance |  | 22,975
Provisions established |  | 2,041
Provisions used | (45) |
Provisions released |  |
Other |  |
Changes in provisions |  |
Beginning Balance | 468 | 21,733
Provisions established | 33 | 3
Provisions used |  | (19,347)
Provisions released |  | (1,921)
Ending Balance | $ 501 | $ 468

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