Monday 10^th March 2008

This AngloINFO Update is sponsored by:

Piggy Bank or Bigger Bank

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!). This means we need banks. Banking rules and systems differ from country to country, so it's wise to make sure you understand your bank and the small print on the contracts and documents.

The language of banking

In recent years, many banks have been streamlining their activities, going more paperless and making it easier to open and manage accounts remotely (online or by telephone). Even so, it helps to deal with a bank that speaks your language; it also helps to know what to expect from the system. And here's where AngloINFO can help.

In the Financial & Legal category of The AngloFILE you'll find the following: 

• An INFOrmation Page on Banking, Cheques & the Carte Bleue in France which explains the local banking system
• English-speaking banks listed in the Banks & Banking section

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.

What else?

Keeping up with all the new stuff on AngloINFO is easy - just click here! We've been adding new entries to the AngloFILE just about every day, and there are now over 2,200 listings there! If you want your business added, just follow this link.

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"Life in the French Alps: in English!"