Brazilians entitled to the PIS/Pasep salary bonus can now access their benefits quickly and conveniently through the FGTS app. This digital service allows beneficiaries to check their available balance, payment dates, and deposit history without visiting a bank branch.
Who is eligible for PIS/Pasep? The salary bonus is aimed at workers who meet specific criteria. To qualify for the benefit, one must:
- Be registered with PIS/Pasep for at least five years;
- Have worked formally for at least 30 days during the considered base year;
- Have received, on average, up to two minimum monthly salaries during the reference period;
- Have accurate data provided by the employer on the Annual Social Information Report (RAIS) or the eSocial platform.
How to consult PIS/Pasep through the FGTS app? The process for checking information via the FGTS app is quite user-friendly. To access this platform, users need to log in through Gov.br and follow these steps:
- Ensure the FGTS app is installed on the device, available for free on Android and iOS;
- Open the app and enter your CPF;
- If not registered, provide the required information, create a password, and activate the account via email verification;
- Log in with the created password and confirm personal data if requested;
- Accept the terms of the Citizen Service Agreement;
- Click on the “more” icon and select “address and personal data” to access your details, including your PIS/PASEP number.
Other consultation methods include:
Digital Work Card - This app can also be used to check your PIS/Pasep number:
- Download the Digital Work Card app;
- Register using your Gov.br account login with CPF and password;
- Go to the contracts area and click the “+” icon next to any registered employment contract;
- The next screen will display your PIS/Pasep number.
National Social Information Register (CNIS) - Consult your PIS/PASEP number directly through the CNIS website:
- Visit the CNIS website;
- Click on “Citizen”;
- On the upper left menu, select “Registration”;
- Select “Affiliated”;
- Enter your NIS (Social Registration Number) and fill out the required information;
- Click “Continue”;
- The system will display your PIS/PASEP number.
Caixa Trabalhador app is another option:
- Download the Caixa Trabalhador app;
- Click “access” and log in with your CPF;
- If you don’t have an account, create one following the instructions;
- Select “My NIS,” which corresponds to your PIS.
For those who prefer phone consultations, the Social Security number can be obtained by:
- Calling 135;
- Entering your CPF on the keypad;
- Selecting option 3 for other issues, or pressing 0 to speak to an attendant;
- After this, confirm your details, and your PIS number will be provided.
The Meu INSS website or app also simplifies this consultation, accessible via your CPF and password by clicking on “My Registration” to see your details.
Understanding the PIS/Pasep bonus - Instituted by Law No. 7.998/90, the salary bonus is equivalent to up to one minimum wage (R$ 1,518) and is paid according to the annual calendar established by the Deliberative Council of the Workers’ Support Fund (Codefat). This council is composed of representatives from workers, employers, and the government and manages the Workers' Assistance Fund (FAT), which finances the unemployment insurance program and the resources for salary bonuses. The Federal Savings Bank acts as the payment agent under the management of the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE).
What is the PIS/Pasep value for 2025? The PIS/Pasep bonus amount is calculated by multiplying the number of months worked during the reference year by 1/12 of the minimum wage at the time of payment. For 2025, the minimum bonus will be R$ 126.5 (one month worked), with the maximum being R$ 1,518 (for 12 months worked).
The eligibility criteria include requirements such as:
- Having worked for at least 30 days with signed employment in 2023;
- Receiving no more than 2 minimum salaries during the year;
- Being registered with PIS/Pasep for over five years;
- Being included in the employer’s RAIS declaration.
The payment calendar starts in February 2025, with the last payments concluding by August. Here’s the payment schedule:
- Born in January: February 17;
- Born in February: March 17;
- Born March and April: April 15;
- Born May and June: May 15;
- Born July and August: June 16;
- Born September and October: July 15;
- Born November and December: August 15.
This streamlined digital access marks progress toward providing all workers with straightforward means to consult and claim their PIS/Pasep benefits, ensuring they receive the support they qualify for efficiently.