Colombian families who are registered with the Sisbén and most in need of subsidy can be benefited by the 2023 VAT Refund program, which aims to mitigate the economic effects caused by the coronavirus pandemic. According to the official calendar, Prosperidad Social will continue to deliver subsidies from social programs established by the Government of Colombia. The delivery process of cycle 12 of the VAT Refund program began on December 21, 2022. The disbursement is currently underway, and eligible households have already received a transfer of $80,000, corresponding to cycles 10, 11, and 12 of the previous year. The deadline for these payments to be delivered is January 10, 2023.

Prosperidad Social has been assigned more than 187,000 million pesos by the National Government to ensure all eligible beneficiaries receive their payments. To verify their eligibility, families can enter their identification numbers on the program’s website or call the national helpline (01-8000-95-1100) for more information. However, to qualify for the subsidy, it is essential to update their data in the Sisbén system in advance.

Once confirmed as beneficiaries, families will receive text messages informing them about the availability of payments at SuperGiros and its network of payment points, in accordance with the program’s guidelines. To receive the transfer, beneficiaries must verify the amount in the presence of the cashier, ask for the corresponding receipt, and ensure that the amount received matches the value indicated on the receipt.

In summary, qualifying for the 2023 VAT Refund program requires registration in the Sisbén system and updating the data before looking for information online about eligibility. Once confirmed, beneficiaries will receive text messages informing them about the availability of payments at SuperGiros and its partners’ payment points. Finally, it is essential to verify the amount and receipt when receiving the payment in person.