Umpqua Bank

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Umpqua Bank's parking lot and noticed something peculiar in one of the empty spaces. A small envelope, sealed with no return address, lay on the pavement. Curious, he picked it up—only to discover that inside were instructions for another note hidden somewhere within the building. Following the first clue, he found another note leading him deeper into the bank’s basement. Eventually, he emerged from an old storage room with a sign reading ‘Free Coffee.’ Inside was a thermos filled with fresh brew and a card saying, ‘Thanks for your help today!’ Turns out, it was just a prank by a friendly neighborhood barista who wanted everyone to enjoy their morning coffee.'

2. A customer walked into Umpqua Bank one afternoon and asked the teller, 'Excuse me, can you help me withdraw my entire life savings?' The teller replied calmly, 'Of course, sir.' The teller smiled warmly and said, ‘No problem, sir. Just sign here.’ A few minutes later, a delivery driver came in with an envelope marked ‘Life Savings’ containing a single cardboard box labeled ‘All Your Money.’ The customer signed, took his box, and left, muttering something about needing more coffee. The end.

3. A regular approached the teller one day and said, ‘I’d like to open an account with you people.’ The teller smiled warmly and replied, 'Of course, sir! What kind of account would you like?' A few minutes later, the man asked curiously, 'By the way, do you accept checks from Umpqua River?' Everyone in line burst out laughing, including the teller who shook her head and said, 'No, sir, we're just a bank.'

4. One foggy morning, a local jogger stopped in front of Umpqua Bank and wondered aloud: "Do you think they sell donuts here?" Inside, an elderly gentleman overheard and replied with a twinkle in his eye: ‘We only handle money here, but I’ll bet you could find some delicious pastries down the street.’ The jogger thanked him and continued on his way, already planning his next visit to that neighborhood bakery.