Monday 26^th March 2007

Under the Mattress?

Money: there's no avoiding the fact that we all need it, we all need somewhere safe to keep it, and we all need easy access to it (and sometimes access to more than what's there!). So we need banks. But banking rules and systems differ from country to country - so make sure you understand your bank and the small print on the banker's contracts and documents.

The language of banking

In recent years many banks have been streamlining their activities, going more and more paperless, and making opening and managing accounts remotely (online or by fax) easier. Even so, it helps to deal with a bank that speaks your language; it also helps to know what to expect from the system.

Here's how AngloINFO can help; in the Financial & Legal category of The AngloFILE you'll find the following: 

• To understand banking locally, see the INFOrmation Page Banking, Cheques & the Carte Bleue in France
• To find a local English-speaking bank see the Banks & Banking category of The AngloFILE

And here's a page to note: 

• If ever your credit cards or cheque book are lost or stolen see the INFOrmation Page on Lost/Stolen Bank/Credit Cards, Cheques & Mobile Phone

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