For whatever reason, I never get good service at the 17th Ave SW branch. I try to avoid it for the most part despite the free parking.
Today's experience really put me over the edge though.
New job gives manual cheques until employees off probation.
I didn't want 2/3 of my cheque held for a week so I schlepped down to CIBC Bankers Hall to get the cheque certified.
Went to Scotiabank at 1401 17th Ave SW, to the teller, to deposit the cheque and confirm no holds because cheque certified. Was told no, certified doesn't mean that because I could have doctored the cheque myself. Told I'd have to call my home branch in Camrose for assistance.
Went to CIBC down the block - couldn't cash cheque written on CIBC account because I have no account with them. Repeat to CIBC teller what I was told about fraud. She raises a eyebrow and says "but you're an established customer. Thats how they know you're not a fraudster". Good point, thought I.
Next, I went to TD - my secondary bank. The teller there called CIBC, verified cheque and deposited it without a hold. Shout out to Val at TD on 17th Ave at 8th St for caring about their customers. read more