When you go to the bank or need to use a cash machine, these are some of the English expressions you will have to use.
Making transactions
I'd like to withdraw £100, please |
I want to make a withdrawal |
how would you like the money? |
in tens, please (ten pound notes) |
could you give me some smaller notes? |
I'd like to pay this in, please |
I'd like to pay this cheque in, please |
how many days will it take for the cheque to clear? |
have you got any …? |
identification |
ID (abbreviation of identification) |
I've got my … |
passport |
driving licence |
ID card |
your account's overdrawn |
I'd like to transfer some money to this account |
could you transfer £1000 from my current account to my deposit account? |
Other services
I'd like to open an account |
I'd like to open a personal account |
I'd like to open a business account |
could you tell me my balance, please? |
could I have a statement, please? |
I'd like to change some money |
I'd like to order some foreign currency |
what's the exchange rate for euros? |
I'd like some … |
euros |
US dollars |
could I order a new chequebook, please? |
I'd like to cancel a cheque |
I'd like to cancel this standing order |
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Other useful phrases
where's the nearest cash machine? |
what's the interest rate on this account? |
what's the current interest rate for personal loans? |
I've lost my bank card |
I want to report a … |
lost credit card |
stolen credit card |
we've got a joint account |
I'd like to tell you about a change of address |
I've forgotten my Internet banking password |
I've forgotten the PIN number for my card |
I'll have a new one sent out to you |
could I make an appointment to see …? |
the manager |
a financial advisor |
I'd like to speak to someone about a mortgage |
Using a cash machine
Insert your card |
Enter your PIN |
Incorrect PIN |
Enter |
Correct |
Cancel |
Withdraw cash |
Other amount |
Please wait |
Your cash is being counted |
Insufficient funds |
Balance |
On screen |
Printed |
Another service? |
Would you like a receipt? |
Remove card |
Quit |