Associated Bank

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something odd: every time he parked near Associated Bank, his coffee cup seemed lighter than when he arrived. Curious, he brought an empty cup next time and watched as it mysteriously filled with steamy coffee upon leaving the bank. Turns out, a friendly teller was having her morning caffeine fix unnoticed. A regular now, he’d joke that Associated Bank had the best free brew in town.

2. One day, after school, a young girl entered her family’s neighborhood branch of Associated Bank. She walked up to the counter and asked the cashier, ‘Excuse me, ma’am, why does your ATM always smile at me?’ The cashier smiled back warmly and replied, 'Oh honey, that’s no ordinary smile—it’s our secret way of saying “your balance is healthy!”' The little girl nodded knowingly, happy with her newfound knowledge.

3. While standing in line one afternoon, an elderly gentleman muttered under his breath, ‘I swear, every time I come here, my wallet gets heavier.’ Finally, a young delivery driver behind him asked with a smile, ‘Sir, do you mind if I carry your wallet for you today?’ The old man looked down and replied, shaking his head, ‘No son, it’s not that heavy—this is just how much money Associated Bank seems to be making off of me!’

4. In the dead of night, when the city slept, a security guard patrolled the Associated Bank. Suddenly, he heard faint whispers coming from inside the vault. Curious, he approached the vault and peered through the glass door. Inside, two old safecrackers were playing cards, arguing over whose turn it was to deal. ‘Who are you guys?’ asked the guard. They looked up, surprised, then one said, ‘Just waiting for the safe to open so we can get back to our poker game.’ The guard shook his head and walked away, muttering, ‘Next time I’ll bring chips.’