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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 January, 2009

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 January 19, 2009, for the month ended December 31, 2008.

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BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of December 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 December 31, 2008
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ASSETS		MM$
Cash and due from banks		751,223
Transactions in the course of collection		469,580
Trading securities		679,843
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		75,519
Derivative instruments		904,726
Loans and advance to banks		321,992
Loans and accounts receivables to customers		13,421,804
Available for sale instruments		1,071,438
Held to maturity instruments		—
Investments in other affiliates		11,377
Intangible assets		34,763
Fixed assets		205,369
Deferred tax assets		70,505
Other assets		110,303
TOTAL ASSETS		18,128,442

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BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
As of December 31, 2008
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LIABILITIES		MM$
Current accounts and demand deposits		3,007,261
Transactions in the course of payment		141,988
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		420,658
Saving accounts and time deposits		8,472,590
Derivative instruments		862,799
Borrowings from financial institutions		1,498,549
Debt issued		1,900,588
Other financial obligations		93,708
Current tax liabilities		9,053
Deferred tax liabilities		25,465
Provisions		290,990
Other liabilities		107,050
TOTAL LIABILITIES		16,830,699
EQUITY
Attributable to equity holders of the parent:
Capital		1,106,491
Reserves		118,170
Other accounts		(16,660)
Retained earnings:
Retained earnings from previous periods		8,007
Income for the period		272,425
Less:
Provisions for minimum dividends		(190,698)
		1,297,735
Minority interest		8
TOTAL EQUITY		1,297,743
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY		18,128,442

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BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
As of December 31, 2008
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		MM$
Interest revenue		1,663,643
Interest expense		(885,104)
Net interest revenue		778,539
Income from fees and commission		275,899
Expenses from fees and commission		(60,035)
Net fees and commission		215,864
Gains (losses) from trading and brokerage activities		387,703
Foreign exchange transactions, net		(353,012)
Other operating income		68,386
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE		1,097,480
Provision for loan losses		(138,593)
NET OPERATING REVENUE		958,887
Staff expenses		(306,040)
Administrative expenses		(177,862)
Depreciation and amortization		(35,573)
Impairments		—
Other operational expenses		(54,373)
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES		(573,848)
OPERATING INCOME		385,039
Income attributable to affiliates		2,987
Loss from price-level restatements		(77,789)
Income before income taxes		310,237
Income taxes		(37,810)
Income from continuous operations		272,427
Income from discontinued operations		—
INCOME FOR THE PERIOD		272,427
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent		272,425
Minority interest		2

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

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