Just for a change I have a positive story from Italy.
A few weeks ago I opened a bank account here in Vigevano and today I went to get my bancomat card. Of course, this being an Italian card from an Italian bank all the instructions were in Italian. When I use my UK cards, the machine gives me the option of changing the language but, logically, that doesn't happen for an Italian card from an Italian bank in Italy.
However, I went into the bank, spoke (this being a new definition of the verb 'to speak' which includes mime, Italish and hope) to a lovely woman who came with me to the machine and took me through the process - giving me time to write down the important words - so that I could check my balance and withdraw some money.
In fact, it was as pleasant an experience as I've ever had in a bank.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Banking for pleasure
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1 comment:
one day I'll tell you about the chinese banks....but only if you promise to cook your famous scrambled eggs for me....
maybe with bacon???
mr.Jam
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