Banking English
International Transfers
Role-Play Exercise 1 
Could you tell me how to transfer money to...?
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Bank Clerk:
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How can I help you, sir?
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You:
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...
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Bank Clerk:
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Sure. Take one of these forms and fill it in. Then take the completed form to the International Transfers counter.
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You:
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...
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Bank Clerk:
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You´re welcome.
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Role-Play Exercise 2
I can´t understand the long delay in sending the money.
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Switchboard operator:
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Good afternoon. Bradford Bank. May I help you?
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You:
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...
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Switchboard operator:
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Just a moment, please, Mr. Ryefield. I´ll put you through to the Transfers Department.
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Peter O´Brien:
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Transfers. Peter O´Brien speaking.
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You:
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Peter O´Brien:
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Good afternoon, Mr Ryefield. How may I help you?
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You:
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Peter O´Brien:
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May I have your account number, please?
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You:
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Peter O´Brien:
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All right. How much was the transfer for?
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You:
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Peter O´Brien:
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And what was the name of the beneficiary?
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You:
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Peter O´Brien:
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All right. Now, what´s the beneficiary´s bank and account number?
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You:
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Peter O´Brien:
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Okay. I´ve got that. What was the date of your transfer?
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You:
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Peter O´Brien:
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I´ll look into the matter straight away, Mr. Ryefield. Can I have your phone number, so I can call you back?
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You:
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Peter O´Brien:
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Certainly, sir.
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You:
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Peter O´Brien:
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Goodbye.
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Role-Play Exercise 3
I want to transfer this money to my wife in Romania.
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Bank clerk:
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May I help you, sir?
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You:
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Bank clerk:
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Well, you need to fill in an international money transfer form.
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