How to handle banking and telecom in English abroad?
开设银行账户 — Opening a Bank Account
在美国银行开设新账户，了解账户类型和所需材料 This scene includes 10 dialogue turns across 1 conversation path, helping you practice with 银行客户经理.
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Basic Account Opening · 基本开户流程
basicHi, I'd like to open a bank account. I just moved here from China.
你好，我想开一个银行账户。我刚从中国搬过来。
💡 在美国开户通常需要两个有效证件（护照+签证/驾照），以及一个美国地址。有些银行接受学生证。
Welcome! We'd be happy to help you with that. Are you looking to open a checking account, a savings account, or both?
欢迎！很高兴为您服务。您想开活期账户、储蓄账户，还是两个都开？
I think I need both. What's the difference between them?
我觉得两个都需要。它们有什么区别？
A checking account is for everyday transactions — paying bills, using your debit card. A savings account earns interest but has limited withdrawals. Most people open both.
活期账户用于日常交易——付账单、刷借记卡。储蓄账户有利息但取款次数有限。大多数人两个都开。
I'll open both then. What documents do I need?
那我两个都开。我需要什么证件？
I'll need a valid photo ID — your passport will work — and a secondary ID like a visa or driver's license. We'll also need your Social Security number or ITIN, and a US mailing address.
我需要一个有效的带照片证件——护照就行——再加一个副证件，比如签证或驾照。还需要您的社保号或个人报税号，以及一个美国邮寄地址。
I don't have a Social Security number yet. Can I still open an account?
我还没有社保号。还能开户吗？
💡 没有SSN的新移民/留学生可以用ITIN或护照开户，部分银行（如Chase、Bank of America）允许仅凭护照开户。
Yes, absolutely. We can use your passport and visa. We'll just have you fill out a W-8BEN form for tax purposes. Is there a minimum deposit you'd like to start with?
完全可以。我们可以用您的护照和签证。只需要填一个W-8BEN税务表格。您想存入多少作为初始存款？
I'd like to deposit five hundred dollars to start. Will I get a debit card today?
我先存500美元。今天能拿到借记卡吗？
We'll issue you a temporary card today, and your permanent card with your name on it will arrive by mail in seven to ten business days. You can also set up online banking and our mobile app right away.
我们今天会给您一张临时卡，带您名字的正式卡会在7到10个工作日内邮寄到。您也可以马上设置网上银行和我们的手机App。
Key Phrases · 关键短语
checking account
活期/支票账户
savings account
储蓄账户
everyday transactions
日常交易
debit card
借记卡
earns interest
赚取利息
limited withdrawals
取款次数有限
valid photo ID
有效带照片证件
Social Security number
社保号（SSN）
ITIN
个人报税识别号
US mailing address
美国邮寄地址
W-8BEN form
W-8BEN税务表格（非美国居民用）
tax purposes
税务用途
Cultural Notes · 文化注释
- •在美国开户通常需要两个有效证件（护照+签证/驾照），以及一个美国地址。有些银行接受学生证。
- •没有SSN的新移民/留学生可以用ITIN或护照开户，部分银行（如Chase、Bank of America）允许仅凭护照开户。
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