Starting on May 15, 2025, approximately 25 million workers in Brazil will be eligible for the PIS/Pasep payment, totaling R$ 30.7 billion, according to the Ministry of Labor. This fourth batch of payments is specifically intended for workers born in May and June, and the payment schedule will extend until August 2025, aligning with the beneficiaries' birth months.
The funds are accessible via the Digital Work Card app and the Gov.br Portal, with Caixa Econômica Federal set to release a little over R$ 4.5 billion this month. Payments commenced on February 17, 2025, and will continue until August 15, 2025. The total amount available for withdrawal this year is R$ 30.7 billion, benefiting 25.8 million workers nationwide, as reported by the Council of the Worker Support Fund (Codefat).
Of the total beneficiaries, around 22 million will receive the PIS, which is paid by Caixa Econômica Federal, while 3.8 million public servants, state employees, and military personnel are entitled to the Pasep, paid by Banco do Brasil. Payments will be divided into six batches based on the month of birth, with the final withdrawals available until December 29, 2025.
To qualify for the salary bonus, workers must meet several criteria: they must be registered in the PIS/Pasep for at least five years, have worked formally for a minimum of 30 days in the base year of 2023, and have received an average monthly salary of up to two minimum wages. The salary bonus will be calculated proportionally to the duration of employment; each month worked equates to a benefit of R$ 126.50, with those who worked a full year receiving the maximum amount of R$ 1,518.
For private sector workers, those with a checking or savings account at Caixa will automatically receive the credit according to their month of birth. Other beneficiaries will obtain their amounts through a digital social savings account, which can be accessed via the Caixa Tem app. If a digital account cannot be opened, withdrawals can be made using the Citizen Card and password at self-service terminals, lottery units, Caixa Aqui, or bank branches, following the staggered payment calendar.
Pasep payments will similarly be credited to accounts for those with Banco do Brasil accounts. Non-account holders may transfer funds via TED to their personal accounts or withdraw in person at bank branches with an official identification document.
Until 2020, the salary bonus for the previous year was paid from July of the current year to June of the following year. In early 2021, Codefat implemented a recommendation from the Comptroller General of the Union (CGU) to deposit payments only two years after the work was performed with a formal contract, effectively changing the payment schedule.
The PIS/Pasep is an annual payment made by the Federal Government, representing a significant right for Brazilian workers. This year, the maximum value of the salary bonus is fixed at the minimum wage, which can reach R$ 1,518. To be eligible, workers must have performed formal activities for a minimum of 30 days during the year 2023 and must have been registered in the PIS/Pasep program for at least five years.
Additionally, workers must have received a salary not exceeding two minimum wages during the year 2023. The payment is made proportionally to the period worked; thus, those who worked the entire year will receive the full amount of R$ 1,518. The Federal Government has confirmed that payments will continue until August 15, 2025.
For those wanting to check their eligibility for the PIS/Pasep, several channels are available. Since February 5, 2025, workers can verify their entitlement through the Digital Work Card app, the Gov.br Portal, the Caixa Trabalhador app, the Alô Trabalho Central by calling 158, or by contacting Caixa at 0800-726-0207. For Pasep inquiries, Banco do Brasil can be reached at 4004-0001 for capital cities or 0800-729-0001 for other locations, along with their website bb.com.br.
The payment of the PIS/Pasep 2025 has already begun and will proceed according to the beneficiaries' birth months. In May 2025, over four million Brazilians will receive the payment from the third batch of the salary bonus. The amounts vary from R$ 127 to R$ 1,518, depending on the number of months worked in 2023, and will be available for withdrawal until December 29, 2025.
To qualify for the salary bonus, workers must have received an average monthly salary of up to two minimum wages during the period worked, have been employed by employers contributing to the PIS or Pasep programs, have performed paid activity for a minimum of 30 days, have been registered for at least five years in the PIS/Pasep Participation Fund or the National Social Information Registry (CNIS), and have their data correctly reported by their employer in the eSocial or the Annual Social Information Report (RAIS).
The payment schedule for the PIS/Pasep 2025 is as follows: for those born in January, payments begin on February 17; for February, March payments start on March 17; for March and April, payments start on April 15; for May and June, payments begin on May 15; for July and August, payments start on June 16; for September and October, payments start on July 15; and finally, for November and December, payments start on August 15.
The amounts will remain available for withdrawal until December 29, 2025. After this date, beneficiaries will need to wait for a special call from the Ministry of Labor and Employment, which could delay access to the funds.
In summary, the PIS/Pasep program is a crucial financial support mechanism for millions of Brazilian workers, providing essential funds that can significantly impact their economic well-being. The structured payment system and eligibility criteria ensure that the funds reach those who need them most, while the modernization of access channels reflects the government's commitment to improving the program.
