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Financial Assets at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - Schedule of breakdown of the balance under the heading Equity instruments at fair value through OCI - Equity Instruments Valued At Fair Value [Member] - CLP ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Financial Assets at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - Schedule of breakdown of the balance under the heading Equity instruments at fair value through OCI [Line Items] |  |
Total | $ 6,365 | $ 7,630
Other Instruments Issued In Chile [Member] |  |
Financial Assets at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - Schedule of breakdown of the balance under the heading Equity instruments at fair value through OCI [Line Items] |  |
Total | 5,499 | 6,869
Instruments Issued By Foreign Institutions [Member] |  |
Financial Assets at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - Schedule of breakdown of the balance under the heading Equity instruments at fair value through OCI [Line Items] |  |
Total | $ 866 | $ 761

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