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60 [sessanta] In banca

I would like to open an account.	Vorrei aprire un conto.
Here is my passport.	Ecco il mio passaporto.
And here is my address.	Ed ecco il mio indirizzo.
I want to deposit money in my account.	Vorrei fare un versamento sul mio conto.
I want to withdraw money from my account.	Vorrei fare un prelievo dal mio conto.
I want to pick up the bank statements.	Vorrei ritirare l’estratto conto.
I want to cash a traveller’s cheque / traveler’s check (am.).	Vorrei incassare un assegno / travel check.
What are the fees?	Quant’è la tariffa?
Where should I sign?	Dove devo firmare?
I’m expecting a transfer from Germany.	Sto aspettando un bonifico dalla Germania.
Here is my account number.	Ecco il mio numero di conto.
Has the money arrived?	Sono arrivati i soldi?
I want to change money.	Vorrei cambiare questi soldi.
I need US-Dollars.	Mi occorrono dollari USA / Statunitensi.
Could you please give me small notes / bills (am.)?	Per favore mi dia banconote di piccolo taglio.
Is there a cashpoint / an ATM (am.)?	C’è un bancomat qui?
How much money can one withdraw?	Quale somma si può prelevare?
Which credit cards can one use?	Quali carte di credito si accettano?

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