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Other Gains (Losses) (Details Textual) - CLP ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Derivatives [member] |  |  |
Disclosure of other gains losses [Line Items] |  |  |
Payments from contracts held for dealing or trading purpose | $ 8,184,537 | $ 7,508,815 | $ 11,391,103

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