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Bank Teller

OFO Code: 421101

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
421101
Occupation
Bank Teller
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
CLERICAL SUPPORT WORKERS
Unit group
4211 · Bank Tellers and Related Clerks

Official description
Bank tellers and related clerks deal directly with clients of banks or post offices in connection with receiving, changing and paying out money, or providing mail services.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Teller, Settlements Clerk Banking, Bank Clerk / Officer

  • Receiving mail, selling postage stamps and conducting other post office counter business such as bill payments, money transfers and related business
  • Crediting and debiting clients' accounts
  • Process customer cash deposits and withdrawals, cheques, transfers, bills, credit card payments, money orders, certified cheques and other related banking transactions
  • Making records of all transactions and reconciling them with cash balance
  • Paying bills and making money transfers on clients' behalf
  • Changing money from one currency to another, as requested by clients

2. Demand status

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