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Chat InformationYou are now chatting with Linda. Welcome to Bank of America. How can I help you complete your online checking or savings application today?
Linda: Hope you’re having a good week. Thank you for joining our live, secure chat! My name is Linda. How may I help you today with opening a new checking, savings or CD account online?
You: I would like to add an additional account to my current set of accounts, is it possible to do this online?
Linda: Yes it is.
Linda: So I may find the best account for you, may I ask if you plan to receive a direct deposit, are you a student, or will you be keeping a minimum balance in your account?
You: The plan for the account is to hold enough money until I can file my tax return. I am a student from Sweden on an internship here in Calfornia.
You: So a savings account would probably be a good idea.
Linda: I’m sorry, but due to federal regulations (Patriot Act) we are not able to set up the account online; however, you can set up an account inside the Banking Center.
Linda: What I can do is send you a link with our nearest locations, numbers and hours of operation to find out what is near your area, we look forward to seeing you.
You: Eh? Is this due to my nationality?
Linda: If you are on a Student internship from Sweden. I apologize you would have to visit the banking center due to Federal regulations.
You: Great... well, I'll leave work early tomorrow then. I know the shortest way to the bank office. Thanks for helping me out.
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Linda: Your very welcome!
Jaha, man tackar. Antiterroristlagen slår till. Nu får jag åter masa mig till banken för något så enkelt som att öppna ett till konto.
Som tröst postar jag en bild på gårdagens efterrätt. Man beställer inte en efterätt ensam i det här landet. Istället beställer man en enorm till gruppen, Carl och jag tog husets tre specialiteer igår. Det var riktigt gott.
Dessvärre hade vi redan huggit in innan jag kom ihåg att ta bilden, nåja.
