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Peru AFP Withdrawals: First 2026 Deposits Begin as Application Window Ends Jan. 16

Because AFP platforms operate only on business days, applications close on Friday, January 16 despite an official January 18 cutoff.

Overview

  • The current round allows affiliates to request up to 4 UIT from private pension accounts, totaling about S/22,000 under 2026 values.
  • Despite the legal deadline on January 18, the final operational day to submit a request is Friday, January 16 during typical hours of 08:00–18:00.
  • Affiliates who filed on December 5 are beginning to receive their first 1 UIT deposit around Monday, January 5 under the 30‑day rule.
  • Disbursements are made progressively in up to four monthly payments of 1 UIT each, with the first deposit due within 30 calendar days after filing.
  • The UIT is S/5,500 for 2026, and requests must be entered on AFP platforms using DNI credentials with an active bank account in the affiliate’s name for deposits.