RULES FOR BANK CUSTOMERS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1176, 10 May 1884, Page 3

RULES FOR BANK CUSTOMERS.

The annexed rules are recommended to the attention of those who do business at the banks. A great deal of time and annoyance may be saved—by not following them : Rule I.—lf you have any business with a bank, put it off until 3 o’clock, or, if possible, a little later, as it looks more business-like to rush in when the bank is closing. Rule 2.—Never put stamps on your cheques before you get to the bank, but give the teller a penny, and ask him to lick it and cancel it for you ; the teller expects to lick all the stamps, and it is a source of disappointment to him when people insist on doing it themselves, and will save him baying his lunch. Rule 3.—ln depositing money, try to g«t it upside down and wrong end foremost, so that the cashier may have a little exercise in straightening it up before counting it. Rule 4. —It is best not to take your bank book with you, but cal! at another time and have it entered. Yon can thus make two trips to the bank where one would answer. Rule 5. —If a cheque is made payable to your order be careful not to endorse it before handing it to the teller, but let him return it to you and wait while you endorse it ; this helps to pass the time, and is a pleasure and relief to the teller. Rule 6. —If a cheque payable to your order is drawn on a bank where you are not known, and the teller asks yon to get yourself identified, be sure and treat this request as an in«ult, and do not fail to get very ‘ mad ’ about it. He will then think you aie a judge or a member of Parliament, and feel ashamed at not recognising such a noticeable person. Rule 7. —You can generally save time when making a deposit by counting down your money to the cashier, as yon can nearly always count more speedily an t correctly than lie can. Rule B.—lf you can make a deposit of £IOO, and give a cheque for £s>>, it is a good thing to call frequently at the bank and ask how your account stands, as it impresses the officers favorable with your business considerations.

Rule 9. Never keep any record wlion your bills full due ; an.! ;h'>n if they are dishonoured censure the bank for iml giving you notice. Rule 10. — Always (late your cheque ahead ; it is a never failing sign mat you keep a good balance in the bank ; or if you do not wish it generally known that, you are doing p good business, do not deposit your money until about the time you expect your cheques to be in. Rule 11.—'When yon order back a collection be sure and not give the amount or the day when it is due, as it o-ives a bank officer a chance to look over all his collection books in finding it, and impresses him with the idea that your transactions are so immense that you cannot keep an account of them. A strict observance of the foregoing rules will make your account desirable for any bank, and make you a general favorite with all the bank officer*.