Only Chase Bank in town.
Located in Fred Meyer's.
Anybody know of a good local Credit Union?
PO'd @ Chase:
This morning I tried to cash a $50 check, which is a present from my parents to my wife, and I for our anniversery today. Anyhow the bank teller (or whatever the title is these days) said "NOT SO FAST!", and then explained smugly, that bank policy states that if a check is made out to 2 people, then BOTH signitures are required.
Maybe so, I dunno, BUT it was kinda both a weird & rude way to be told. For me it has been maybe over half a decade, since I had an occasion to cash a check rather than deposit one- still I think the professional & polite way to break the inconvienant news to a customer is to be more like apologic or at least friendly about this nonsense over just $50.
"NOT SO FAST!" comment:
My take on this was am I being accused of trying to pull a fast one? Like I was somehow knowingly breaking the rules or somehow commiting white collar crime over $50, a nice anniversary present from my parents. Felt like I was being admonished, and was expected to apologize for my wrong doing. The teller was haughty like Downtowen Abby snobby haughty.
And the "NOT SO FAST!" quip seemed weirdly odd as nothing is fast at a grocery store bank- standing in line behind people with carts if groceries, and all.
100% Smug & Snarky jibe & vibe!
Sadly this is the only Chase in town.
As a consequence the task of finding a good independant bank, a credit union, is now on TOP of my To Do List.
Update (30 minutes later)
My wife signed our $50 gift check,and agreed, that this grocery store Chase gives uncalled for uppity attitudes. She totally agreed, that we need to find a good credit union.
$8 Cashier's Check Fee for Chase Members:
One complaint, that my wife recalle was when she asked for a cashier's check (we have 1 bill paid with one once each month)- the teller told her thst normally there is an $8 fee, but that she would wave it (like she was:
1) Going out of her way.
2) Breaking bank policy for her.
3) Implying that we should expect to pay, if she ever asks for ine again.
After having a Chase account for decades- no fees at any other Chase had ever had any fees mentioned- except for in a very chiding way at the only one in Roseburg. She has always like using Chase in the past, but now because of the attitude at this grocery store branch, we want to take our $ elsewhere.
Finally Cashed Check- 2nd trip back:
When I returned the teller from before was in the office, and now there were 2 tellers on the floor who were both very friendly and professional. Just had to wait in line again... Although the x2 signiture is the rule for 2 names- I believe that both tellers would have had sense enough to let it slide, or maybe just mention the rule.
Still waiting again in line was a drag. Wasted too much time here today on BS nonsense- gave me time to write this review though.
CREDIT UNIONS in Roseburg?
So... anyone have any suggestions or reccomendations for a good Credit Union?
I will share what I find, and any suggestions are appreciated. read more