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60 [sestig] In die bank

I would like to open an account.	Ek wil graag ’n rekening oopmaak.
Here is my passport.	Hier is my paspoort.
And here is my address.	En hier is my adres.
I want to deposit money in my account.	Ek wil graag geld in my rekening inbetaal.
I want to withdraw money from my account.	Ek wil graag geld uit my rekening onttrek.
I want to pick up the bank statements.	Ek wil graag die rekeningstate afhaal.
I want to cash a traveller’s cheque / traveler’s check (am.).	Ek wil graag ’n reisigerstjek wissel.
What are the fees?	Wat is die fooie?
Where should I sign?	Waar moet ek teken?
I’m expecting a transfer from Germany.	Ek verwag ’n oorbetaling vanaf Duitsland.
Here is my account number.	Hier is my rekeningnommer.
Has the money arrived?	Is die geld oorbetaal?
I want to change money.	Ek wil graag hierdie geld wissel.
I need US-Dollars.	Ek het Amerikaanse dollar nodig.
Could you please give me small notes / bills (am.)?	Kan u asseblief vir my klein note gee.
Is there a cashpoint / an ATM (am.)?	Is hier ’n kitsbank (OTM)?
How much money can one withdraw?	Hoeveel geld kan mens hier trek?
Which credit cards can one use?	Watter kredietkaarte kan mens gebruik?

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