## Providing personal details 

Apart from forms used for market research which are usually anonymous, the first page of all other forms will usually consist of your personal details (see Figure 7). 

## COPING WITH A VARIETY OF FORMS 

## Dealing with the bank 

Most of your business with the bank can now be dealth with online but the forms will be similar to ‘paper’ ones. Obvi- ously, withdrawing money is not an option and when a signature is required, a visit to your bank is essential. 

Most of us, at some time, have dealings with a bank. Bank forms are usually straightforward and unless you are opening an account (see Figure 8), the two important requirements are the sort code, shown at the top right-hand corner of your cheque, and your account number, which is at the bottom of the cheque. 

Opening a mortgage account 

The first section of the form will be the same as in Figure 8. The following questions will be as in Figure 9. 

Setting up standing orders and direct debits 

You have control over standing orders and alter the amount as necessary. A direct debit means you give the beneficiary the right to tell your bank to change the fee when there is an increase. The sort code you will find at the top right-hand corner of your cheque. (See Figure 10.) 

