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60 [zestig] In de bank

I would like to open an account.	Ik wil graag een rekening openen.
Here is my passport.	Hier is mijn paspoort.
And here is my address.	En hier is mijn adres.
I want to deposit money in my account.	Ik wil graag geld op mijn rekening storten.
I want to withdraw money from my account.	Ik wil graag geld van mijn rekening afhalen.
I want to pick up the bank statements.	Ik wil graag de rekeningafschriften afhalen.
I want to cash a traveller’s cheque / traveler’s check (am.).	Ik wil graag een reischeque verzilveren.
What are the fees?	Hoe hoog zijn de kosten?
Where should I sign?	Waar moet ik tekenen?
I’m expecting a transfer from Germany.	Ik verwacht een overschrijving uit Duitsland.
Here is my account number.	Hier is mijn rekeningnummer.
Has the money arrived?	Is het geld aangekomen?
I want to change money.	Ik wil dit geld graag wisselen.
I need US-Dollars.	Ik heb amerikaanse dollars nodig.
Could you please give me small notes / bills (am.)?	Kunt u mij kleine biljetten geven?
Is there a cashpoint / an ATM (am.)?	Is hier een geldautomaat?
How much money can one withdraw?	Hoeveel geld kun je hier opnemen?
Which credit cards can one use?	Welke kredietkaarten kun je hier gebruiken?

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