Drive Thru Cash Machines

[Vidal Baboon]

Why have'nt they been implimented in this country yet?

Having to physically drive around & find a parking space, then walk to the nearest Bank to withdraw money (some out of cash, so its a hike to the next cash point) Especially if it's lashing with rain & you're dressed to the 9s- not great.


I genuinely can't think why they have'nt crossed the pond to grace our shores yet.

[Mc lovin]

Vidal Baboon said:

Why have'nt they been implimented in this country yet?

Having to physically drive around & find a parking space, then walk to the nearest Bank to withdraw money (some out of cash, so its a hike to the next cash point) Especially if it's lashing with rain & you're dressed to the 9s- not great.


I genuinely can't think why they have'nt crossed the pond to grace our shores yet.

Because we are not fat lazy Americans?

Edited by Mc lovin on Monday 8th June 15:10

[JJCW]

Where's the benefit to the banks? Unless you mean making ones that charge you £1.99?

[elster]

Mc lovin said:

Vidal Baboon said:

Why have'nt they been implimented in this country yet?

Having to physically drive around & find a parking space, then walk to the nearest Bank to withdraw money (some out of cash, so its a hike to the next cash point) Especially if it's lashing with rain & you're dressed to the 9s- not great.


I genuinely can't think why they have'nt crossed the pond to grace our shores yet.

Because we are not fat lazy Americans?

Edited by Mc lovin on Monday 8th June 15:10

I'll agree with that.

Anyone who can't be bothered to walk a short distance to get some money doesn't deserve money.

[ipwn]

Tbh supermarkets are pretty close to this

[Plotloss]

The reason drive through cash machines are popular in the US is not just because they're exercise shy, in the Southern States its because its so bloody hot you dont want to get out of an air conditioned environment.

Not a problem we have in the UK, unfortunately.

I've still not got to the bottom of why there is braille on them mind...

[Vidal Baboon]

I did expect the lazy, fat American comments.

But still, I think it could be a good idea, especially if you're late, inconvienienced to get into the town centre or you don't know the area.


Nobody I know wants to get out of a nice warm, dry car & leg it to the cash machine when it's absolutely pelting it down


BTW, yes, i'm on about the ones that charge £1.99 a go.

Edited by Vidal Baboon on Monday 8th June 15:38

[GreenDog]

There used to be one at the Barclays at Hatton Cross, Heathrow. Last time I passed it was gone though.

[Wheelrepairit]

Colchester/Stanway has a drive through Natwest bank

Happy days, well it would be only im with hsbc

[Los Palmas 7]

There was a drive-through (yes, it's "through" not "thru") window at a bank in Watford in the '80s. Not sure which particular bank, but it was the one opposite Watford Junction.

I can't remember it ever being busy.

[Vidal Baboon]

Los Palmas 7 said:

(yes, it's "through" not "thru")

Sorry Dad

To my knowledge, there is nothing like that round these parts. I've never come across them in the UK- I thought they'd have caught on.

Oh well

Edited by Vidal Baboon on Monday 8th June 15:44

[BoRED S2upid]

Plotloss said:

I've still not got to the bottom of why there is braille on them mind...

For blind people.

[elster]

BoRED S2upid said:

Plotloss said:

I've still not got to the bottom of why there is braille on them mind...

For blind people.

They have blind drivers in America

[cottonfoo]

Los Palmas 7 said:

There was a drive-through (yes, it's "through" not "thru") window at a bank in Watford in the '80s. Not sure which particular bank, but it was the one opposite Watford Junction.

I can't remember it ever being busy.

Natwest I believe. I used to use that a lot. It not being busy was a good thing

[Los Palmas 7]

Plotloss said:

I've still not got to the bottom of why there is braille on them mind...

Or phlegm.

[davidjpowell]

I suspect due to the cost of the land. Think how much land you would need for a drive-thru cash point instead of a hole in the wall.

[tribbles]

elster said:

BoRED S2upid said:

Plotloss said:

I've still not got to the bottom of why there is braille on them mind...

For blind people.

They have blind drivers in America

There's also braille on the side of the local carwash where you enter your number saying "press button for help" (or something similar).

[Trooper2]

elster said:

BoRED S2upid said:

Plotloss said:

I've still not got to the bottom of why there is braille on them mind...

For blind people.

They have blind drivers in America

Yep.

[This Side Down]

Holy st!!!

I take it they're brown bread?

[Trooper2]

Nope, escaped out of the passenger door on the far side, you can see the door opening right as the roof is falling towards the cab. Only half of the cab got crushed.


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