We are "fer-ners" establishing ourselves down under and doing our level best to conform to local custom. You need a bank wherever you go, and we needed one here, so we went to NAB on the recommendation of personnel where my wife works. We met with a new account officer named Angeliki, who was beyond awesome, and promptly opened a bank account. I don't think she'd ever seen such an opening deposit (filthy rich Americans that we are) but she reacted with aplomb the entire time. She gave us solid advice on currency conversion, directed us to other bank-operated services, and generally made the entire affair a DELIGHTFUL experience! We are pleased. read more