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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 October, 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 October 17, 2008, for the month ended September 30, 2008.

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BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of September 30, 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 September, 30 2008

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ASSETS		MM$
Cash and due from banks		617,058
Transactions in the course of collection		558,410
Trading securities		634,063
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		113,059
Derivate instruments		806,152
Loans and advance to banks		422,036
Loans and accounts receivables to customers		12,839,778
Available for sale instruments		732,534
Held to maturity instruments		—
Investments in other affiliates		11,387
Intangibles assets		32,798
Fixed assets		201,728
Deferred tax assets		63,162
Other assets		116,628
TOTAL ASSETS		17,148,793

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 BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
As of September, 30 2008

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LIABILITIES		MM$
Current accounts and demand deposits		2,817,699
Transactions in the course of payment		304,255
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		590,425
Saving accounts and time deposits		7,763,091
Derivate instruments		742,742
Borrowings from financial institutions		1,277,105
Debt issued		1,808,615
Other financial obligations		128,144
Current tax liabilities		16,779
Deferred tax liabilities		18,360
Provisions		230,738
Other liabilities		183,731
TOTAL LIABILITIES		15,881,684

EQUITY
Attributable to equity holders of the parent:
Capital		1,016,335
Reserves		186,905
Others accounts		(8,068)
Retained earnings:
Retained earnings from previous periods		7,354
Income for the period		215,252
Less:
Provisions for minimum dividends		(150,677)
		1,267,101
Minority interest		8
TOTAL EQUITY		1,267,109
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY		17,148,793

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

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		MM$
Interest revenue		1,189,209
Interest expense		(628,817)
Net interest revenue		560,392
Income from fees and commission		200,826
Expenses from fees and commission		(41,412)
Net fees and commission		159,414
Gains (losses) from trading and brokerage activities		140,373
Foreign exchange transactions, net		(112,124)
Other operating income		72,323
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE		820,378
Provision for loan losses		(91,579)
NET OPERATING REVENUE		728,799
Staff expenses		(238,466)
Administrative expenses		(126,732)
Depreciation and amortization		(26,303)
Impairments		—
Other operational expenses		(34,223)
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES		(425,724)
OPERATING INCOME		303,075
Income attributable to affiliates		3,005
Loss form price-level restatements		(61,219)
Income before income taxes		244,861
Income taxes		(29,610)
Income from continuous operations		215,251
Income from discontinued operations		—
INCOME FOR THE PERIOD		215,251
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent		215,252
Minority interest		(1)

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

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