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Salary bonuses related to the base year of 2024 can be withdrawn by over 2 million workers. According to Caixa, R$ 69.3 million from PIS remains available, with benefits ranging from R$ 136 to R$ 1,621, and the withdrawal deadline is December 30, 2026.
More than 2 million workers in Brazil have not yet withdrawn the PIS salary bonus for the base year of 2024, even after the regular payment calendar for 2026 reached its final batch. The benefit can reach R$ 1,621, depending on the time worked formally during the reference year, and remains available for withdrawal until December 30, 2026.
According to a report published by ND Mais on August 19, 2026, with information attributed to R7 and Caixa Econômica Federal, the institution had already released 22.8 million PIS benefits, totaling R$ 28.5 billion. Of the amount released, R$ 69.3 million remained unclaimed, while corresponding figures for Pasep had not been disclosed.
Over 2 Million Still Have Not Withdrawn the Salary Bonus
The end of the regular batches does not mean that the money can no longer be received. Eligible workers who have not yet made the withdrawal are still within the timeframe to withdraw the salary bonus related to the base year of 2024.
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In the last release of the calendar, on August 17, 2026, approximately 4.1 million workers were eligible. Some beneficiaries from this round and previous ones, however, had not yet claimed the available amounts.
Caixa Still Has R$ 69.3 Million Awaiting Withdrawal
Caixa Econômica Federal reported that R$ 69.3 million in PIS benefits remain available for withdrawal. This figure exclusively considers payments managed by the bank.
Throughout the 2026 calendar, Caixa recorded 22.8 million benefits released, summing up to R$ 28.5 billion. The amounts still unclaimed represent funds already allocated to workers who have not yet completed the withdrawal.
Benefit Amount Can Reach R$ 1,621
The salary bonus does not have a fixed amount for all beneficiaries. In the calendar related to the base year of 2024, payments range from R$ 136 to R$ 1,621, depending on the duration of formal work recorded.
This means that the amount received depends on the number of months considered for each worker. Those with fewer months of formal activity receive proportionally less than those who meet the required period for access to the maximum amount stated.
Deadline is December 30, 2026
Those who have already received funds must pay attention to a critical date: December 30, 2026. According to Caixa, this is the deadline to withdraw the benefit from the current schedule.
Therefore, even workers included in the first batches should verify whether the money has actually been received or moved. Being eligible for the salary bonus and being included in the schedule does not necessarily mean that the amount has already been withdrawn.
Payments Correspond to the Base Year of 2024
Although deposits are occurring in 2026, the requirements being analyzed relate to the professional activity performed during 2024, which is defined as the base year for this schedule.
During this period, factors such as average remuneration, the number of days worked formally, and information provided by the employer are considered. Therefore, the current professional situation does not replace the criteria related to the base year of 2024.
Workers Must Meet Four Main Requirements
To be eligible for the salary bonus, a worker must be registered in the PIS/Pasep for at least five years, counted from the date of their first employment contract. They also need to have engaged in paid formal activity for at least 30 days, whether consecutive or not, in the base year.
Another criterion is to have received an average monthly remuneration of up to R$ 2,766 during 2024, from employers who contribute to the PIS or Pasep. Additionally, the professional data must have been correctly reported by the employer in the eSocial.
Digital Work Card Allows Payment Consultation
Anyone unsure about their eligibility or the existence of available funds can use the Digital Work Card. The app consolidates information regarding the benefit and the bank responsible for the payment.
After updating the app, the worker should access the benefits section, go to “Salary Bonus,” and then check the payments. This section displays information such as available amount, expected date, and the institution responsible for the deposit.
Calendar Started in February and Ended in August
Payments were organized according to the birth month. Those born in January were released on February 16, while those born in February received theirs starting March 16. For March and April, the indicated date was April 15.
Those born in May and June had their payment released on May 15; July and August, on June 15; September and October, on July 15. The last batch of the salary bonus was released on August 17 for those born in November and December.
Caixa Offers Different Payment Methods
For workers who maintain a banking relationship with Caixa, payments can primarily occur via credit to current accounts, savings accounts, or digital accounts. The amount may also be placed in a digital social savings account managed by Caixa Tem.
Those without an account may have alternative options. The source indicates that withdrawals can be made at Caixa branches, lottery outlets, ATMs, and Caixa Aqui correspondents, depending on the modality available to the beneficiary.
R$ 69.3 Million Does Not Include Pasep Data
It is important to differentiate between the two programs when interpreting the figures. The R$ 69.3 million still available, as reported by Caixa, pertains to the PIS, which is intended for workers linked to the private sector.
Pasep, aimed at public servants, is managed by Banco do Brasil. In the publication used as a source, data on the amount yet to be withdrawn in this modality had not been presented, so it should not be added to the values disclosed by Caixa.
Banco do Brasil Manages Pasep Payments
At Banco do Brasil, Pasep payments are preferably made via credit to bank accounts. For those without an account at the institution, there may also be options for receiving via TED, Pix, or in-person service.
The distinction is relevant because the salary bonus combines PIS and Pasep, but each modality has its own paying institution. Therefore, workers need to check in the system which bank is responsible for their benefit.
Workers Should Verify if Their Information Has Been Reported Correctly
Access to benefits also depends on the information sent by the employer. Incorrect or missing data can interfere with identifying those who meet the payment eligibility requirements.
Therefore, the digital inquiry is especially important for those who worked with a formal contract in 2024 and believe they meet the criteria but have not found the amount. Workers can check their situation before the withdrawal deadline ends.
Long Deadline Does Not Eliminate the Risk of Leaving Money Unclaimed
Although withdrawals can be made until December 30, the amount of resources still available indicates that a significant portion of beneficiaries has not acted on the funds even after the batches were released.
For those eligible, the practical recommendation is to check directly through official channels. The salary bonus can represent up to R$ 1,621, and checking allows one to know if any payment has been released without relying solely on the date when the original batch was opened.
Millions Still Have Time to Check Their Benefits
With over 2 million workers still yet to make a withdrawal and R$ 69.3 million of PIS remaining available, the release calendar has ended, but the period to withdraw the money remains open until December 30, 2026.
The situation also emphasizes the importance of regularly checking available labor benefits. Do you often check your Digital Work Card to see if you have any released amounts or know someone who hasn’t verified their salary bonus yet? Share your thoughts in the comments.
