Yesterday I visited Banker Trust in Sosua to rent a safe deposit box. Greeted by a friendly and knowledgeable receptionist, I filled out the necessary paperwork, presented my passport, was informed as to sizes of boxes available and prices, paid, and was given the key to the box of my choice. The receptionist then directed me to the vault, assisted with the opening procedure and then stepped outside. Inside the vault (alone), I was free to transact my business with no noise, no prying eyes, and no time limitation. As I remember, the vault had one very nice long table, with two chairs and a lamp. When ready to depart, I rang the bell, the door was immediately opened, the safe deposit box was replaced and locked and the vault closed. My business was finished. FAST, EFFICIENT with no waiting or lines. So... thank you BANKER TRUST for providing a most needed and secure service as well as making this business transaction the "smoothest" I have yet encountered in the Dominican Republic.