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FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

     Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of November, 2008

Commission File Number 001-15266

BANK OF CHILE
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

Ahumada 251
Santiago, Chile
(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F___X___ Form 40-F

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted
by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted
by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ____

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the
registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule
12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes____ No___X___

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________

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BANCO DE CHILE
REPORT ON FORM 6-K

Attached is an English translation of the consolidated financial statements submitted to the Superintendency of Banks and Financial Institutions and published by Banco de Chile in its website on November 18, 2008, for the month ended October 31, 2008.

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BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of October 31, 2008

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BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES
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CONTENTS

I. Consolidated Financial Statement
II. Consolidated Statement of Income

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MM$ = Millions of Chilean pesos

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BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
As of October, 31 2008
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ASSETS		MM$
Cash and due from banks		778,433
Transactions in the course of collection		557,343
Trading securities		609,690
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		69,480
Derivate instruments		1,482,903
Loans and advance to banks		636,656
Loans and accounts receivables to customers		13,548,358
Available for sale instruments		769,625
Held to maturity instruments		—
Investments in other affiliates		11,622
Intangibles assets		33,436
Fixed assets		203,429
Deferred tax assets		57,564
Other assets		166,286
TOTAL ASSETS		18,924,825

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BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
As of October, 31 2008
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LIABILITIES		MM$
Current accounts and demand deposits		2,828,890
Transactions in the course of payment		375,922
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		468,224
Saving accounts and time deposits		8,758,145
Derivate instruments		1,263,279
Borrowings from financial institutions		1,609,017
Debt issued		1,825,555
Other financial obligations		100,466
Current tax liabilities		9,028
Deferred tax liabilities		18,239
Provisions		252,692
Other liabilities		136,170
TOTAL LIABILITIES		17,645,627
EQUITY
Attributable to equity holders of the parent:
Capital		1,016,335
Reserves		199,809
Others accounts		(16,784)
Retained earnings:
Retained earnings from previous periods		7,354
Income for the period		241,587
Less:
Provisions for minimum dividends		(169,111)
		1,279,190
Minority interest		8
TOTAL EQUITY		1,279,198
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY		18,924,825

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BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
As of October, 31 2008
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		MM$
Interest revenue		1,363,789
Interest expense		(729,269)
Net interest revenue		634,520
Income from fees and commission		225,548
Expenses from fees and commission		(47,532)
Net fees and commission		178,016
Gains (losses) from trading and brokerage activities		401,946
Foreign exchange transactions, net		(361,517)
Other operating income		74,535
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE		927,500
Provision for loan losses		(109,979)
NET OPERATING REVENUE		817,521
Staff expenses		(261,941)
Administrative expenses		(143,218)
Depreciation and amortization		(29,058)
Impairments		—
Other operational expenses		(40,468)
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES		(474,685)
OPERATING INCOME		342,836
Income attributable to affiliates		3,136
Loss form price-level restatements		(71,257)
Income before income taxes		274,715
Income taxes		(33,130)
Income from continuous operations		241,585
Income from discontinued operations		—
INCOME FOR THE PERIOD		241,585
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent		241,587
Minority interest		(2)

Héctor Hernández G.		Fernando Cañas B.
Accounting Manager		Chief Executive Officer

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