Saving in a Usurious Bank

Question
What is the ruling on depositing money in a regular non-Islamic bank?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: It is forbidden to place money in a usurious bank if there is an Islamic bank in the country, except in urgent necessity. In that case, all the money paid as interest should be given as charity for good causes, and God knows best.
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