£450 up thanks to the banks!

novagirl

If the cashier wrote down a breakdown on what was taken out then they could realise that it was you that they made the error with.

Do the decent thing and return it. They will be feeling absolutely terrible.

Myrmidon_J

smalandcute wrote:

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the first bank never counted the money so it could be either side so what do i do?

Definitely keep it.

The major high street banks have been shafting customers for years: they impose absurdly high penalty charges for nothing in particular, bully those who are least able to defend themselves and flog inferior investment products to all and sundry.

The cashier in question will (presumably) be disciplined regardless, but you should keep the money. If it's playing on your conscience, donate the excess to charity.

Banks and bankers deserve nothing more than a sharp stick in the eye.

Masomnia

If the banks shafting us is wrong, how can us shafting the banks be right? We shouldn't be sinking to their levels.

Also, depending on the bank, it may be the tax payer you're defrauding not just the 'bank and bankers'.

I'd return the money.

swtchick87

i think you shud return the money the bank accidentley gave you. The cashier will get into trouble and have to face the consequences. I mean what if that happened to you? think of it that way.

Who knows, they might be so gratfull that you handed the money in, you might be awarded with a lil something!:D

ed123_2

...quiet:T :j :beer: :money: a large amount of cash withdrawal and thus could be traced to you easily also under the theft act you could be libe.......l

wearside_2

I would keep it in a savings account for a year and if they do not ask for it I would spend it. Having said that, if I withdrew £2500 in cash I would count it very carfefully in front of the cashier before stepping away from the counter.

stevetodd

smalandcute wrote: »

i went into one of the big highstreet banks and closed my savings with them which came to near enough £2500.00. had to take the money out in cash as they were going to charge me for a cheque. went to a smaller bank with better savings rates with the cash. the lady counted it out with her manager as they were just cashing up and told me the money was nearer £3000.00. which is the difference of £450.00. the first bank never counted the money so it could be either side so what do i do?

Quite a few years ago (about 30) 2 of my friends were betting at the dogs (Brough Park) and a punter had a 2k bet on a 5/2 winner so had 7k to pick up, a large bet even nowadays, but a huge bet then because this was about 30 years ago. When someone with a £2 bet (£7 to pick up) presented his ticket, as usual the guy on the stool (Bob) called the ticket number and the clerk responded with '7'. Bob immediately assumed it was the £7k payout and paid him, the mistake did not become apparant until several mins later by which time obviously the £7 punter had made sure he was long gone, and was never seen again. What made it much worse was that was the first night of Bob's new partner sharing with him. I know all the parties concerned and there was no skulldugery, it was a real blunder not a con, however they did actually win (very small) on the night, luckily it was a special night when a dog called something like Scurlogue Champ was running there and takings were much higher combined with the results being good (although if it had been a normal night they would not have laid such a large bet)

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You obviously have a conscience op. Do the decent thing

Aegis

Myrmidon_J wrote: »

Banks and bankers deserve nothing more than a sharp stick in the eye.

Gee, thanks...

LittleVoice

smalandcute wrote: »

i went into one of the big highstreet banks and closed my savings with them which came to near enough £2500.00. had to take the money out in cash as they were going to charge me for a cheque. went to a smaller bank with better savings rates with the cash. the lady counted it out with her manager as they were just cashing up and told me the money was nearer £3000.00. which is the difference of £450.00. the first bank never counted the money so it could be either side so what do i do?

A Victor Meldrew phrase comes to mind.