Originally Posted by
Tabor
Not everyone is off work in time to go to the bank. This morning I got to work before the bank opened and left after the bank closed. I needed to close my account (crappy bank) so I did it on my lunch break on my bike.
PS - the bank is not open on Saturdays.
EDIT- And I have time to do it because I never take my lunch break. But my employer lets me eat while I work so I am lucky.
My bank lets me deposit checks at ATMs. There are a few ATMs that have deposit envelopes that you fill out, put a check in, and deposit at an ATM. I just stop on my way home from work and deposit like that. I haven't actually set foot in a bank in about 6 months.
Really all errands can be taken care of on the way home. All of my 'stuff' (clothes, lunch, papers, etc.) are carried in one pannier, so when I know I need to run errands I bring both panniers as well as a trunk bag. There are a few adjustments...I get groceries at least once a week so I can get smaller loads that fit on the bike.