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Intangible Assets (Details) - Schedule of intangible assets - CLP ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Intangible Assets (Details) - Schedule of intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross balance | $ 282,421 | $ 253,658
Accumulated amortization | (176,479) | (159,547)
Net balance | $ 105,942 | $ 94,111
Goodwill [Member] |  |
Intangible Assets (Details) - Schedule of intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Useful life |  |
Average remaining amortization |  |
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] |  |
Useful life |  |
Average remaining amortization |  |
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 | 4 years
Gross balance | $ 209,458 | $ 180,695
Accumulated amortization | (136,926) | (119,994)
Net balance | $ 72,532 | $ 60,701

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