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If you live in Spain and you turn 18 this 2022 (or you already turned 18) you can request a virtual prepaid card with 400 euros that will allow you to spend on cultural experiences and products ranging from tickets to the cinema or museums to purchase of magazines and books.
"The goal is for them to enjoy what they like, but also to live new experiences, such as the first time at the opera or in an artistic show. We want to train and promote culture among young people, creating new habits and new audiences", said the Minister of Culture and Sports of Spain, Miquel Iceta, when announcing the youth cultural bonus that you can request from this Monday, July 25, and until October 15.
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It is estimated that some 500,000 young people from all over the country will benefit from this voucher, which also seeks to support the Spanish cultural sector, which has been especially affected by the strict confinement measures that completely paralyzed cultural activities more than two years ago. years, when the coronavirus pandemic was going through its most critical moments.
According to the Ministry of Culture and Sports, 525 companies and cultural entities have signed up for the program, which involved an investment of 210 million euros.
Here we tell you who can access this benefit, how to request it and what it can be spent on
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Who can request the youth cultural bonus of 400 euros?
The youth cultural bonus works with a virtual prepaid card charged with 400 euros that you can use from your mobile or physical card that, in any case, you can pick up at any post office in the country.
All young Spaniards who were born in 2004 can request it, that is, those who have turned or will turn 18 in 2022.
How to request it?
The youth cultural bonus of 400 euros can only be requested through the internet at the following link: https://bonoculturajoven.gob.es/.
In principle, you must have a digital certificate to be able to identify yourself and, in the coming days, the Cl@ve authentication system will be enabled.
You must register on the youth cultural bonus website and provide your personal data
Your information will be verified and the administrative process will begin, which may take several days.
Once your information is verified, you will receive a confirmation email
From this moment on, the bonus will be activated and you will be able to enjoy the 400 euros charged to the card for a whole year
What can the youth cultural bonus be spent on?
With the youth cultural bonus you can enjoy cultural experiences and products through a card loaded with 400 euros that are distributed as follows:
200 euros for live performing arts:
tickets and subscriptions for theater, opera, cinema, dance, museums, libraries or literary and musical festivals.
100 euros for physical products:
books, magazines, newspapers, video games or records.
100 euros for digital consumption: digital
subscriptions to newspapers, magazines or other periodicals;
subscriptions to music platforms, book downloads, online video games or podcasts.
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