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Dialogue at the bank in Fon

Withdrawing money, depositing a check, opening an account: here is a typical dialogue for handling your banking in fɔ̀ngbè in Benin (BOA, Ecobank, BSIC).

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Welcome

Greeting and explaining your request

Kwabɔ, un ba na ɖè akwɛ́
Hello, I want to withdraw money
Akwɛ́Money
ÐèTo withdraw / take out
Sɔ́To deposit
AccountAccount (same as French)
CardCard (same as French)
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Transaction

Withdrawal and deposit

Nabí wɛ a ba ?How much do you want?
Afɔtɔ̀n donu wǒ50,000 F
Sín compte ce mɛFrom my account
A ɖó pièce à ?Do you have an ID?
Ɛ́ɛ̀n, é ɖíèYes, here it is

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The end

Receipt and thanks

Reçu toweYour receipt
Un dó kúThank you
Bonne journée nú weHave a good day
A wá ɖevòCome back another time
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Tip

In Benin, neighborhood bank branches (BOA, BSIC, ORABANK) often have staff who speak both French and Fon. Speaking Fon speeds things up and builds a connection.

Banking and Fon together

With ɖè akwɛ́ (withdraw money) and sɔ́ akwɛ́ (deposit money), you can handle your transactions in Fon. Bonus: instant goodwill from the teller.

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