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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 December, 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): ____

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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- ________


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 December 17, 2008, for the month ended November 30, 2008.


BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of November 30, 2008


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


BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT

As of November, 30 2008

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   ASSETS    MM$ 
 
 
Cash and due from banks    877,554 
Transactions in the course of collection    433,095 
Trading securities    722,255 
Securities purchased under agreements to resell    59,813 
Derivative instruments    1,181,789 
Loans and advance to banks    355,287 
Loans and accounts receivables to customers    13,695,445 
Available for sale instruments    949,633 
Held to maturity instruments    — 
Investments in other affiliates    12,162 
Intangible assets    33,577 
Fixed assets    205,041 
Deferred tax assets    61,713 
Other assets    160,769 
   
                         TOTAL ASSETS    18,748,133 
   

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BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT

As of November, 30 2008

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LIABILITIES    MM$ 
 
Current accounts and demand deposits    2,955,036 
Transactions in the course of payment    283,854 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase    432,537 
Saving accounts and time deposits    8,824,323 
Derivative instruments    1,082,619 
Borrowings from financial institutions    1,559,559 
Debt issued    1,851,756 
Other financial obligations    59,630 
Current tax liabilities    8,631 
Deferred tax liabilities    21,068 
Provisions    277,708 
Other liabilities    95,108 
   
                                 TOTAL LIABILITIES    17,451,829 
   

EQUITY     
 
 
Attributable to equity holders of the parent:     
Capital    1,016,335 
Reserves    210,591 
Other accounts    (16,289)
Retained earnings:     
     Retained earnings from previous periods    7,354 
     Income for the period    261,013 
     Less:     
                 Provisions for minimum dividends    (182,709)
   
    1,296,295 
Minority interest   
   
 
                                      TOTAL EQUITY    1,296,304 
   
                                             TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY    18,748,133 
   

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BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
As of November, 30 2008

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    MM$ 
Interest revenue    1,534,242 
Interest expense    (823,412)
   
                                   Net interest revenue    710,830 
 
Income from fees and commission    251,002 
Expenses from fees and commission    (54,218)
   
                                   Net fees and commission    196,784 
 
Gains (losses) from trading and brokerage activities    393,777 
Foreign exchange transactions, net    (355,466)
Other operating income    71,611 
   
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE    1,017,536 
 
Provision for loan losses    (118,199)
 
   
NET OPERATING REVENUE    899,337 
 
Staff expenses    (284,596)
Administrative expenses    (160,330)
Depreciation and amortization    (31,810)
Impairments    — 
Other operational expenses    (49,993)
   
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES    (526,729)
   
 
OPERATING INCOME    372,608 
 
Income attributable to affiliates    3,628 
Loss from price-level restatements    (79,594)
   
Income before income taxes    296,642 
Income taxes    (35,631)
   
Income from continuous operations    261,011 
Income from discontinued operations    — 
   
 
INCOME FOR THE PERIOD    261,011 
   
 
Attributable to:     
            Equity holders of the parent    261,013 
            Minority interest    (2)

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

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SIGNATURE
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.



Date: December 17, 2008

 
Banco de Chile
 
 
/S/ Fernando Cañas B.
By:  
Fernando Cañas Berkowitz
President and CEO

 

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