Capital One

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something odd on the bank’s intercom: ‘Attention all customers and employees—your next ATM withdrawal will be exactly $8.67 more than requested.’ Confused looks turned into curious whispers as everyone started testing it. Word spread quickly, and soon people from all over town were flocking to Capital One for their unexpected windfall. The manager, puzzled but amused, decided to keep the feature secret—a little surprise for loyal customers. Until one day, an elderly gentleman asked for just $1.23, leaving everyone laughing that his withdrawal was now $9.90.

2. One day, after school, a curious kid walked into Capital One with a piggybank in hand. As he approached the counter, an automated voice announced: 'Your future starts here!' The little boy looked up, confused but intrigued, and asked his mom, 'Mom, what does that mean?' His mom smiled and whispered back, ‘It means you can start saving for your dreams.’ Just then, a delivery driver walked in, carrying a giant box labeled “Future.” Everyone laughed, realizing that life is full of surprises—and sometimes, even banks know nothing about it!’

3. Late one night, a security guard heard an eerie humming coming from inside Capital One's vault. Curious but cautious, he approached the door only to see rows of old calculators glowing softly in unison. As he watched, the calculators began spelling out ‘Have a nice day!’ in bright neon digits. Startled yet amused, the guard decided it was time for his break. The next morning, no one mentioned anything unusual—except when a delivery driver asked if they’d had a power surge last night.

4. In the early hours of a weekday morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Capital One’s automated teller machine. To his surprise, nestled among the coins and receipts in the coin slot, was a small, dusty music box. The delivery driver picked it up curiously, wound the key, and suddenly soft melodies filled the quiet street. A nearby neighbor, startled awake, thought it was an angel's song. The next day, Capital One found the music box gone, but everyone agreed it brought just the right note of mystery to their mundane routine.