How to divest! Quick Guide » Regarding opening a new account, check this Bank Switch Guide: http://www.marketforces.org.au/how-to-switch-banks-and-make-it-count By now, you might not have time to move all your banking across by 18 October. But really, that doesn't matter, you can still participate in the National Divestment Day, even if you aren't ready, or have just started the process you can still take part. Anyone who is not fully ready to open a close their old account will deliver a letter to the bank stating their intention. Market Forces and 350.org will have template letters on the day to fill out – or you could prepare your own before the event. » There is a template letter here that you can edit:http://www.marketforces.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Template-leaving-bank-letter.docx » Market Forces has some excellent resources about switching accounts. See for instance also: http://www.marketforces.org.au/banks/map/ https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.350.org/images/Fossil_Free_Banks_Matrix.pdf Many banks allow you to open new accounts online these days so often you can have a new AC # and BSB # withing 48 hours if the online ID process is verified. Then new cards will come in seven or so days. » To find a new and fossil-fuel-free bank, take a look at the banks comparison table for a list of alternative banks: http://www.marketforces.org.au/banks/compare Even if you aren't ready to switch it will still be great if you can participate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cartoon: © Andrew Marlton, Melbourne, Australia
