Cash in hand: know if you have receivables

To have cash in hand is an essential part of modern life, and it is important for everyone to know how to manage their finances and be aware of any amounts they may be owed. 

In this article, we will discuss some ways to find out if you are owed money. 

This way, you can plan a little better.

So, keep reading to learn how to find “lost” money and ensure your finances are always on track.

What is receivables?

The “Amounts Receivable” topic is part of the website maintained by the Brazilian Federal Government. 

This tool allows you to check if there are any forgotten amounts in your name in banks, consortiums or other financial institutions. 

In fact, it is a comprehensive survey that aims to facilitate access to relevant information.

If there is any forgotten credit in your name, the tool will indicate the necessary procedures to recover the amount. 

This feature was launched on February 28, 2023, which means you can be one of the first to use the service to see how it has been making the lives of Brazilian citizens easier and more beneficial.

How to consult and have money in hand?

Before checking your receivables, you need to make sure you have a gov.br account, which can be at silver or gold levels. 

In fact, it is important to highlight that there are many scammers operating on the internet, so always make sure you are on the official website of the Brazilian Federal Government, to guarantee the security and integrity of your data and money.

Any individual or legal entity can use this service, which is widely available to the Brazilian people. It is important to remember that searching for amounts receivable is free of charge and the Central Bank does not share any links with its users.

The only institution that can contact users of this resource is the one that appears within the Receivables System itself. 

It is important to emphasize that, in any contact, the user's password will never be requested. In cases like this, it is important to be cautious and not share this information, to avoid possible scams.

Additional information

Given the importance of the process of searching for amounts to receive, we can say that all information is valuable and it is never too much to be careful! To complement the knowledge about this resource provided by the government, we have prepared a list with some interesting facts that can make your experience even better:

• The process is quick and you don't have to wait long to get information about the values;
• Some documents are necessary to carry out the search, so have them at hand, such as your CPF;
• This feature is available free of charge to all Brazilian citizens and any website that charges for it is neither legitimate nor trustworthy.

How to perform your searches?

In fact, to search for amounts to be received in your name, you must access the official government website related to this topic. 

This way, citizens can find important information and clarify doubts about this resource. 

However, to access forgotten values, but which can be recovered, identification is required.

Additionally, you must have a Pix key in your name. 

In short, if your key is not active or if you do not have one, you will need to contact the responsible financial institution to define the form of refund.