Bank appointment

Der Banktermin

The checklist and phrase guide stay open. The full rehearsal and the pocket card are in the Germany Pack.

What to have ready before the bank appointment

Lines for opening a Girokonto: the papers this bank asked for, the monthly fee on its list, and a card plus online banking.

BringPassport or ID, the Meldebestätigung (also called Meldebescheinigung) from your Anmeldung, and any form this bank sent with the appointmentExpectNew account or existing customer, Girokonto, a check that the registration is current, the fee read from the price list, card and online bankingRescue phraseKönnten Sie die Gebühr und die Bedingung noch einmal vorlesen?

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Read the bank phrase guide Open pocket card

Step-by-step

01
Review the bring / expect checklist
Confirm documents and the rescue phrase. The phrase guide on this page stays open.
02
Preview the first two turns
Hear the opening and answer once. The rest of the visit stays in the full rehearsal.
Open
03
Skim the phrase guide
Quick reference for the lines officials or staff usually expect.
Open
04
Pocket card
The pocket card for this appointment unlocks with the Germany Pack. The phrase guide on this page stays open.
Open

Preview the first two turns

01
Review the bring / expect checklist
Confirm documents and the rescue phrase. The phrase guide on this page stays open.
02
Preview the first two turns
Hear the opening and answer once. The rest of the visit stays in the full rehearsal.
Open
03
Skim the phrase guide
Quick reference for the lines officials or staff usually expect.
Open
04
Pocket card
The pocket card for this appointment unlocks with the Germany Pack. The phrase guide on this page stays open.
Open

Preview the first two turns

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The phrase guide is the key sheet for what to say. Use the checklist and rehearsal to practice it, then continue to the next situation.

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