by Jotapay » Wed 17 Dec 2008, 13:39:50
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('StormBringer', 'I')m just telling you what they told me. I called a who lot more the bull crap to the point of almost getting escorted out. The bank said i can write checks for whatever amount and use the atm for cash up to the limit, but i cant withdraw more than $500.00 in cash in a single week. I think its just to keep from a run on the bank, which they are covering with this lie. And the account holder is a local bank not a national bank.
Well, the TARP allows banks to keep zero reserves now. So they aren't required to keep any of your money in their vault. When you go try and get it, they will just tell you to come back next week, even though your account shows there is money in it.
Assuming this is true, which we cannot verify and substantiate, I think they are just trying to prevent a panic. I hope you have your money diversified in a few other banks or safes.