Banking by bike

I saw this guy using the drive-thru window on his bicycle

Comments

[Cpnthrz]

I used to do the same thing as a 14 year old kid working at the local grocery store in suburban Chicago in 1976. This was how I cashed my checks.

[MM]

I've totally done this. During 50 States, at the Eastern Market stop I realized I didn't have cash for my favorite pretzels (the guy who sets up in front of the the pool entrance), so I rode through the drive-through ATM at 6th/C SE, since there isn't a walk-up machine.

Those pretzels are probably what I miss most about the Hill...

[jw]

whenever i try to do this at the bank of america in college park they tell me i'm not allowed and call the security guards. it makes me mad.

[CDL]

I've biked up to 'drive-through' tellers several times over the years with no problems. Even walked up to my own bank 'drive-through' a few times with no fuss when their indoor counters have closed. I always feel a sense of accomplishment and pride that I don't need a car to use a 'drive-through' (although I realize that is essentially why they exist). However, I'm usually careful not to cue on bike/foot when there's a line of cars waiting.

[Kathy]

To jw, I'd complain to the manager (and perhaps go above) of that bank in college park. That is totally insane!

I can see how using the drive thru via bike would be so much faster/easier than parking, locking, removing anything that can be stolen, etc.

In Lancaster, PA you often see the Amish on buggies using the drive thrus.

[T]

I've done this to a couple Capitol One locations. They never batted an eye. I've even gone through the McDonald's drive-through once.

[SJE]

I've done this on a bike too. Just to p*ss off Lon Anderson.

[Zack Rules]

Done this frequently at Burke and Herbert!

[Ren]

I also use my drive-thru bank and RiteAid pharmacy. If anyone ever gave me crap, they would hear from me.

Speaking of which, I went to a dr in Arlington last week and was shocked that there was no bike rock or signposts - only trees and lots of cars. Inappropriate I suppose, but my surgeon got an earful.