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60 [sesenta] En el banco

I would like to open an account.	Querría abrir una cuenta.
Here is my passport.	Aquí tiene mi pasaporte.
And here is my address.	Y ésta es mi dirección.
I want to deposit money in my account.	Querría ingresar dinero en mi cuenta.
I want to withdraw money from my account.	Querría sacar dinero de mi cuenta.
I want to pick up the bank statements.	Querría un extracto de mi cuenta.
I want to cash a traveller’s cheque / traveler’s check (am.).	Querría hacer efectivo un cheque de viaje.
What are the fees	¿De cuánto es la comisión?
Where should I sign	¿Dónde tengo que firmar?
I’m expecting a transfer from Germany.	Estoy esperando una transferencia proveniente de Alemania.
Here is my account number.	Éste es mi número de cuenta.
Has the money arrived	¿Ha llegado el dinero?
I want to change money.	Quisiera cambiar este dinero.
I need US-Dollars.	Necesito dólares.
Could you please give me small notes / bills (am.)	Déme billetes pequeños, por favor.
Is there a cashpoint / an ATM (am.)	¿Hay algún cajero automático por aquí?
How much money can one withdraw	¿Cuánto dinero se puede sacar?
Which credit cards can one use	¿Qué tarjetas de crédito se pueden utilizar?

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