Opening a Bank Account
Provide identification, explain account types, and set up online banking or a debit card.
Scenario Goal
You will be able to open an account, understand fees, and set up online access.
Practice Flow
Start with the keywords that show up most often in this situation.
Learn the core phrase patterns before you try to respond on your own.
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Keywords
The words most worth learning first for this situation.
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How To Say It
Use these natural phrases to sound confident in real situations.
Why it works
This phrase is clear, natural, and easy to use in this situation.
Don't Say This
Common mistakes and how to sound more natural.
I want to open a account.
Say instead
I want to open an account.
I bring passport.
Say instead
I brought my passport.
How much money need to deposit?
Say instead
How much is the minimum deposit?
Can you activate my card me?
Say instead
Can you activate my card for me?
Quick Recap
Keep these points in mind before you start.
Key Takeaways
Situation goal
You will be able to open an account, understand fees, and set up online access.
Useful phrase
Start with a line like "I want to open an account".
Stay natural
Use clear, polite wording that matches the context instead of translating too literally.
Key Phrases to Know
- 1
I want to open an account
- 2
minimum opening deposit
- 3
I'd like to set up online banking
Cultural Note
文化说明：国外开户流程重视身份与合规（KYC），银行会要求多种ID并留存签名记录（signature card）。另一个要注意的点是 'hold'：支票存入后资金可能不会立刻可用，这在中国少见但在美国非常常见。
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