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Phoenix61

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4. Some banks want an ID if you want a

Tue Jul 17, 2018, 03:49 PM

Jul 2018

receipt of the deposit that shows the account balance. Otherwise, it would be very easy for anyone to find out how much money you have in your account.

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I deposited $110 in my chkng acct and had to show an ID [View all] Cyrano Jul 2018 OP

The tellers at my credit union always LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #1

Mine don't. They always say, "Hi Mr. FSogol." n/t FSogol Jul 2018 #13

That's weird. They say "Hi Mr. FSogol" to me too. n/t LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #14

Me, too! Dave Starsky Jul 2018 #19

Well at least they didn't mistake you for Hutch. brush Jul 2018 #23

They can see that I'm not the blond guy. n/t Dave Starsky Jul 2018 #29

Thanks for making all those deposits. FSogol Jul 2018 #20

Same here dumbcat Jul 2018 #16

same here, also yonder Jul 2018 #58

Hmmm they don't have to fill anything out until you hit $10k cash deposit. Corvo Bianco Jul 2018 #2

Or someone doing their job. As in, following there banking procedures. Lochloosa Jul 2018 #9

My bank asks for ID for a 5k deposit. brush Jul 2018 #30

There Is No Threshold Leith Jul 2018 #44

The OP poster is the one who deposited $110 not me. brush Jul 2018 #46

Sorry, Not Really Directed at You Personally Leith Jul 2018 #48

Glad you are on to a new career. brush Jul 2018 #50

No, There Are Federal Guidelines Leith Jul 2018 #60

Thank you. Good info. I especially like your last sentence. brush Jul 2018 #61

Maybe this is just the bank. Turbineguy Jul 2018 #3

Some banks want an ID if you want a Phoenix61 Jul 2018 #4

And enough info to "draft" your account dry. n/t Mopar151 Jul 2018 #6

Yes, my banker friend says this is why they ask for ID obamanut2012 Jul 2018 #24

I'd change banks handmade34 Jul 2018 #5

Never had to show ID MontanaMama Jul 2018 #7

Been with my bank 20+ years left-of-center2012 Jul 2018 #8

Me either. Ligyron Jul 2018 #11

I deposited $100 LoveMyCali Jul 2018 #10

21st century banking lamsmy Jul 2018 #12

I haven't been in a physical bank but once in about eight years obamanut2012 Jul 2018 #25

I, in Oregon, pay everything in cash. Don't use debit cards or anything like that. I'm old. Shrike47 Jul 2018 #26

Same wonkwest Jul 2018 #51

I have to show ID every day when depositing cash at Bank of America. NCTraveler Jul 2018 #15

Yep, BANK OF AMERICA 4139 Jul 2018 #33

Your bank is not the government so it can ask for identification for every transaction. KWR65 Jul 2018 #17

You should have been with me when I took $3,000+ in cash to the bank in 2000 mnhtnbb Jul 2018 #18

I live in a big city. MissB Jul 2018 #21

It is against Federal law to not be asked for ID when opening a banking account obamanut2012 Jul 2018 #27

I won't be offended if they ask for it. MissB Jul 2018 #32

I wasn't opening an account Cyrano Jul 2018 #35

I deposited 900 in cash to mine yesterday. No ID required. Tipperary Jul 2018 #22

Thanks for the info guys. But ... "papers please" Cyrano Jul 2018 #28

If they give you a receipt for your deposit, that receipt will show how much money The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2018 #56

Not all the time BumRushDaShow Jul 2018 #62

I was asked for an ID for a deposit a couple of years ago, Totally Tunsie Jul 2018 #31

Surprised you didn't demand she be fired MichMan Jul 2018 #45

Sounds like you were wise to leave the profession. Totally Tunsie Jul 2018 #64

You might want to read the other replies... MichMan Jul 2018 #66

"Papers, please" Totally Tunsie Jul 2018 #68

Don't Do That Leith Jul 2018 #47

Thank you. cwydro Jul 2018 #53

That was out of line RhodeIslandOne Jul 2018 #52

I take it you've never worked at a bank crazycatlady Jul 2018 #70

LOL - I've worked in many a job where I've run into "assholes". Totally Tunsie Jul 2018 #73

I do not do banks. Doreen Jul 2018 #34

I prefer CU also ... GeorgeGist Jul 2018 #40

In my opinion, cash will be illegal by 2030. sarcasmo Jul 2018 #36

I haven't had to show ID in years MrScorpio Jul 2018 #37

A close friend of mine has deposited both money and checks for me. Tipperary Jul 2018 #38

Tellers who don't recognize me have asked me who I am before accepting a deposit. Vinca Jul 2018 #39

I Gave My Bank Permission JimGinPA Jul 2018 #41

They probably took you for some kind Cyrano Jul 2018 #42

What is the big deal about pulling out your ID anyway ? MichMan Jul 2018 #43

I always had you pegged for the shady type..... panader0 Jul 2018 #49

It happens with new tellers RhodeIslandOne Jul 2018 #54

I use an ATM and never have been asked for ID FakeNoose Jul 2018 #55

Well jcgoldie Jul 2018 #57

You showed them! MichMan Jul 2018 #59

I dont have a lot of wealth jcgoldie Jul 2018 #71

Had to show ATM/DEBIT card and drivers license for rickford66 Jul 2018 #63

whenever I deposit money into my checjing account.. chillfactor Jul 2018 #65

Its unlikely that Trump is tracking you fescuerescue Jul 2018 #67

If you're a Russian, depositing $50 Million into an NRA bank account, you don't need to show ID. TheBlackAdder Jul 2018 #69

My credit union always asked for an ID. I respectfully think you are pushing it with this complaint GulfCoast66 Jul 2018 #72

The only time they ask for ID for me is when I take money out. LiberalFighter Jul 2018 #74