Bank Account

Day 16 – April 27

I actually got a bank account set up. YEAH! I even made a deposit. The deposit slip is like the size of a credit card. I hope I don’t loose it. Now I have to wait for them to print my ATM card, then I will have to go to the bank and show id to pick up the card and they will mail the pin number to my address. I totally forgot to ask if they print checks…Hmm. I was so intrigued by the idea that I had to return to the bank and show id to get an ATM card! Once I get the ATM card and the pin, then I can request access to online banking. It may be awhile before I can even check the balance in my account. I also found out that they charge €.28 per transaction about $.4 for every transaction, even online banking transactions and cheques. That makes our free accounts in the states look really good! By the way, if my words look a little weird, it’s because my word spell check on this computer is in Irish English not American English. Words like checks correct themselves to cheques.

I also found out today that I get to meet my new landlord on Monday night to get the keys to my new apartment! I am so excited! I wish I could move in today! I have 3 boxes from home that I shipped that I have been dying to get into them to get things that I need and I couldn’t unpack them because I need to move them first. Also it will be exciting to have a bit of leg room under my desk. Our desks are MUCH smaller here and my boxes are down where my feet should go, so it has been a bit crowded. I’m ready for the weekend!