Sir, – Last week I went into a local bank to obtain a cash float for an event of €170, mainly in notes, with just €30 in €1 and €2 coins.
Imagine my disbelief when I was told it wasn’t possible as I should have ordered them the day before! When I repeated how small the amount I needed was, the cashier reluctantly agreed to oblige. Then I was given €10 in 50 cent coins as they had no €1 coins! I did check on the way out and, yes, I was in a bank! – Yours, etc,
HELEN IRWIN,
Monkstown,
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Co Dublin
Sir, – A new definition of bank balance – when the number of tellers behind the security glass is not exceeded by the number of floor staff detailed to direct one to a machine. – Yours, etc,
MICHELE SAVAGE,
Dublin 12.