Produced by the Office of the Public Advocate

Contact : 212.669.4813

December 2008

Get More for Your Money:

Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum and the Community Service Society's

Guide to Banking in New York City

[pdf in English / Spanish]

Appendix  [Updated]

Summary: This nine-page, how-to guide on personal banking encourages New Yorkers to open bank accounts in order to increase their short and long-term savings. The guide provides information about: Different types of banks, savings accounts, checking accounts, and services like international wire transfers, money orders and protection for overdraft.

For help with financial coaching, call the Community Service Society at (212) 614-5586.