# Translation: Federal Savings Bank (Caixa Econômica Federal) pays this Thursday (28) the May installment of Bolsa Família to beneficiaries with Social Registration Number (NIS) ending in 9. The minimum amount is R$ 600, but with the new additional benefit, the average benefit value rises to R$ 678.01. According to the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, this month the Federal Government's income transfer program will reach 19.08 million families, with spending of R$ 12.9 billion.