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Intangible Assets (Details) - Schedule of intangible assets - CLP ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Intangible Assets (Details) - Schedule of intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross balance | $ 253,658 | $ 236,474
Accumulated Amortization | (159,547) | (144,757)
Net balance | 94,111 | 91,717
Goodwill [Member] |  |
Intangible Assets (Details) - Schedule of intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross balance | 16,714 | 16,714
Accumulated Amortization |  |
Net balance | 16,714 | 16,714
Intangible assets arising from business combinations [Member] |  |
Intangible Assets (Details) - Schedule of intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross balance | 56,249 | 56,249
Accumulated Amortization | (39,553) | (39,553)
Net balance | $ 16,696 | $ 16,696
Software or computer programs [Member] |  |
Intangible Assets (Details) - Schedule of intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Useful Life | 6 years | 6 years
Average remaining amortization | 4 years | 5 years
Gross balance | $ 180,695 | $ 163,511
Accumulated Amortization | (119,994) | (105,204)
Net balance | $ 60,701 | $ 58,307

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