Support for early childhood education that facilitates access for families and contributes to better school progression.
The UP EducaInfantil Daycare Voucher is a daycare voucher that serves as an incentive from companies for employees with children up to age 6 (up to age 7 if in preschool). It is intended to cover the costs of daycare and early childhood education, making it an extremely valuable benefit for employees by helping to alleviate expenses during this stage of life.
The associated tax benefits increase the employee's purchasing power and act as a motivator and differentiator for the company. By promoting this benefit, companies also enjoy tax advantages.
More than 1,500 facilities and schools across the country have already joined the UP EducaInfantil Daycare Voucher program.
The UP EducaInfantil Daycare Check is a key differentiator for the company, serving as an incentive to boost employee motivation and loyalty while enhancing their well-being during an important stage of their lives.
TSU Exemption (23,75%) and IRC + IRC Surcharge of 40%.
The UP EducaInfantil Daycare Check increases employees’ take-home pay by alleviating a financial concern, thereby promoting a better work-life balance.
The UP EducaInfantil Childcare Voucher is a digital voucher that employees may use only to pay for expenses related to children or students between the ages of 0 and 6 (up to 7 if in preschool).
Exemption from Social Security (11%) and personal income tax (IRS), allowing the employee to benefit from a more favorable tax regime.
Increased annual income as a result of the reduced tax burden, with access to a vast network of crèches, kindergartens and similar establishments.
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Daycare checks are issued through the online portal. The process is simple: the customer submits the contract and the order file; Upcoop Portugal sets up the customer’s account; the amount is credited; an invoice and a document for the treasury are issued; and the treasury makes the payment directly to the chosen institution.
More than 90% of calls are answered immediately and 90% of emails are answered the same day.
Continuous, fast and effective support, guaranteeing a reliable experience for customers and partners.
We are the fastest-paying organization in the market: we pay within 48 hours at the latest.
Unicorn Factory Lisboa has been working with Upcoop Portugal's childhood checks (Le Chèque Déjeuner) for almost 5 years, in a partnership that has been very positive from the start. We recognize the company's high level of expertise and highly value the way the team is always responsive, quickly resolves any situation and shows openness to integrating new institutions into its portfolio, something that makes our work much easier. Above all, we highlight the quality of the customer support, which is close, efficient and consistent, making a real difference to our experience as partners.
Marina Timóteo (Head of Finance)
Unicorn Factory Lisbon
Our experience with Upcoop Portugal (Le Chèque Déjeuner) over the last 10 years has been extremely positive. We would highlight the quality and usefulness of the UP EducaInfantil, UP Aluno and UP Aluno Plus solutions, which have made a significant contribution to supporting VICTORIA Seguros in the benefits it offers its employees. The partnership has been marked by great professionalism, proximity and efficient follow-up. We should also highlight the excellent collaboration of the entire team, particularly the Administrative Service Coordinator (Teresa Carvalho), who has always been committed and available to us. This relationship of trust has undoubtedly been a differentiating factor!
Sandra Correia (Compensation and Benefits Technician)
VICTORIA Insurance
This collaboration with Up Portugal is important for Startup Lisboa and our incubated start-ups, as it will allow us to increase the savings and benefits available in these areas to our community.
André Costa (Head of Strategy)
Startup Lisboa
More than just tax benefits, we want our solutions to be instruments for corporate policies that generate employee motivation and loyalty. We guarantee speed and flexibility when designing solutions and monitoring processes.
Meal allowance card with tax benefits. Greater purchasing power and accepted at thousands of locations.
Education vouchers for children (from the age of 7) and employee training, with tax advantages.
Training voucher for the whole family, with no age limit, offering complete flexibility and tax benefits
You have more disposable income because the amount allocated is exempt from Social Security deductions (11%) and income tax.
Once the contract is submitted, Upcoop Portugal makes the payment directly to the educational institution or the contracted organization. You don't have to worry about it anymore.
Your work schedule has no bearing on this, as long as it is part of the benefits you agreed upon with the company.
It depends on the agreement reached beforehand.
You can use the UP EducaInfantil Daycare Check at an extensive network of participating establishments and educational institutions—about 1,500 in total. You can check here.
It’s more advantageous to receive payments via the UP EducaInfantil Daycare Check because it’s exempt from Social Security and income tax payments, thereby reducing your tax burden.