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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 September, 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- ________


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 September 16, 2008, for the month ended August 31, 2008.


BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of August 31, 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 August, 31 2008

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   ASSETS  MM$   
 
Cash and due from banks  619,174 
Transactions in the course of collection  517,708 
Trading securities  906,776 
Securities purchased under agreements to resell  65,750 
Derivate instruments  738,768 
Loans and advance to banks  186,885 
Loans and accounts receivables to customers  12,611,385 
Available for sale instruments  420,832 
Held to maturity instruments  — 
Investments in other affiliates  11,193 
Intangibles assets  32,557 
Fixed assets  200,230 
Deferred tax assets  67,801 
Other assets  115,612 
   
                TOTAL ASSETS  16,494,671 
   

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BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT

As of August, 31 2008

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    LIABILITIES  MM$    
 
Current accounts and demand deposits  2,783,318 
Transactions in the course of payment  325,455 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase  412,409 
Saving accounts and time deposits  7,422,072 
Derivate instruments  781,602 
Borrowings from financial institutions  1,179,594 
Debt issued  1,783,206 
Other financial obligations  174,401 
Current tax liabilities  12,183 
Deferred tax liabilities  27,516 
Provisions  208,982 
Other liabilities  134,951 
   
                     TOTAL LIABILITIES  15,245,689 
   

    EQUITY   
 
Attributable to equity holders of the parent:   
Capital  1,016,335 
Reserves  175,784 
Others accounts  (6,630)
Retained earnings:   
     Retained earnings from previous periods  7,354 
     Income for the period  187,092 
     Less:   
            Provisions for minimum dividends  (130,961)
   
  1,248,974 
Minority interest 
   
 
              TOTAL EQUITY  1,248,982 
   
                         TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY  16,494,671 
   

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BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
As of August, 31 2008
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  MM$    
   
Interest revenue  1,036,898 
Interest expense  (545,956)
   
                                   Net interest revenue  490,942 
 
Income from fees and commission  178,331 
Expenses from fees and commission  (36,079)
   
                                   Net fees and commission  142,252 
 
Gains (losses) from trading and brokerage activities  39,730 
Foreign exchange transactions, net  (14,956)
Other operating income  70,536 
   
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE  728,504 
 
Provision for loan losses  (80,139)
   
 
NET OPERATING REVENUE  648,365 
 
Staff expenses  (217,179)
Administrative expenses  (111,647)
Depreciation and amortization  (23,634)
Impairments  — 
Other operational expenses  (31,383)
   
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES  (383,843)
   
 
OPERATING INCOME  264,522 
 
Income attributable to affiliates  2,888 
Loss form price-level restatements  (52,553)
   
Income before income taxes  214,857 
Income taxes  (27,767)
   
Income from continuous operations  187,090 
Income from discontinued operations  — 
   
 
INCOME FOR THE PERIOD  187,090 
   
 
Attributable to:   
        Equity holders of the parent  187,092 
        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: September 17, 2008

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