Bedeutung
To create a financial record with a bank.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In the US, you often need a Social Security Number to open a bank account. In the UK, you often need proof of address like a utility bill. Many banks now offer 'online-only' accounts which are very popular.
Always bring ID
You will almost always need a passport or government ID to open a bank account.
Don't say 'open a bank'
This sounds like you are starting a financial institution!
Bedeutung
To create a financial record with a bank.
Always bring ID
You will almost always need a passport or government ID to open a bank account.
Don't say 'open a bank'
This sounds like you are starting a financial institution!
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence.
I went to the bank to ______ a bank account.
The standard collocation is 'open a bank account'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
1 AufgabenI went to the bank to ______ a bank account.
The standard collocation is 'open a bank account'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenYes, many banks offer free accounts.
Some banks require a small initial deposit.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Close an account
contrastTo end a relationship with a bank.
Check your balance
builds onTo see how much money you have.
Deposit money
builds onTo put money into the account.
