First Citizens Bank

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, an old man in a fedora entered First Citizens Bank and approached the counter with a mysterious smile. The teller asked him for his usual deposit, but instead of money, he handed her a small envelope. She opened it curiously—only to see dozens of tiny, perfectly folded dollar bills. She stared at them blankly until she noticed that each bill was meticulously folded into the shape of a tiny American flag. ‘What’s this?’ she asked, smiling. The old man just winked and said, “Just a little patriotic gesture, ma’am.” And then he walked out, leaving behind a room full of confused—and slightly amused—bank employees.

2. One day, a delivery driver asked the teller, ‘Why does every hundredth customer get a free cookie?’ The teller smiled and replied, 'Well, it's our little way of saying thank you for being loyal customers.' The delivery driver nodded thoughtfully before whispering to his colleague, 'I wonder if I can become the hundredth customer tomorrow...'

3. A young teller at First Citizens Bank noticed something peculiar one afternoon. A regular customer kept asking for change, but only when he had exactly $13.98 on his account. One day, a delivery driver came in and asked for change again. The teller smiled and said, 'Sir, I can give you your usual amount, but could you please explain why you're always asking for $13.98?' The man replied, 'Oh, it's simple—my wife loves that exact amount for her weekly shopping!'

4. A little old lady walked into First Citizens Bank with a basket filled to the brim. She approached the counter and said, 'I’d like to make a deposit.' The teller looked puzzled but smiled politely. The teller asked curiously, ‘Ma’am, what exactly are you depositing?’ With a twinkle in her eye, the woman replied, ‘Why, these are my life’s savings—every penny I’ve ever earned!’ And she dumped out the basket full of pennies. Everyone burst into laughter, including the teller, who counted them quickly and made a big deal out of it. As she left, the old lady turned around and winked, saying, ‘Don’t worry, I’ll be back next week with more!’