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Other Provisions (Details) - Schedule of shows the changes in provisions - CLP ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Other Provisions (Details) - Schedule of shows the changes in provisions [Line Items] |  |
Balance | $ 36,895 | $ 31,006
Provisions established | 2,144 | 6,133
Provisions used |  |
Provisions released | (2,328) | (244)
Balance | 36,711 | 36,895
Provisions for Obligations of Customer Loyalty and Merit Programs [Member] |  |
Other Provisions (Details) - Schedule of shows the changes in provisions [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 35,937 | 30,187
Provisions established |  | 5,750
Provisions used |  |
Provisions released | (2,328) |
Balance | 33,609 | 35,937
Provisions for Operational Risk [Member] |  |
Other Provisions (Details) - Schedule of shows the changes in provisions [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 694 | 311
Provisions established | 2,144 | 383
Provisions used |  |
Provisions released |  |
Balance | 2,838 | 694
Provisions for Lawsuits and Litigation [Member] |  |
Other Provisions (Details) - Schedule of shows the changes in provisions [Line Items] |  |
Balance |  | 244
Provisions established |  |
Provisions used |  |
Provisions released |  | (244)
Balance |  |
Other Provisions for Contingencies [Member] |  |
Other Provisions (Details) - Schedule of shows the changes in provisions [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 264 | 264
Provisions established |  |
Provisions used |  |
Provisions released |  |
Balance | $ 264 | $ 264

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