Metro Bank

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At nightfall, an old man with a mysterious accent entered Metro Bank. Everyday he would approach the same teller, ask for a specific amount of change, then leave without saying a word. The staff soon grew curious but never suspicious. Finally, one evening after closing, the manager decided to follow him. They ended up in a nearby coffee shop where the old man ordered a latte and started chatting about life. It turned out he was just a retired neighbor who liked visiting Metro Bank because it reminded him of his own childhood bank.}

2. One morning, a delivery driver parked his truck next to Metro Bank and noticed something peculiar in the backseat—a small, dusty violin case. Curious, he brought it inside, only to discover that playing it made the ATM dispense extra cash. Excitedly, he started asking around if anyone needed some quick cash. Soon enough, word spread like wildfire, and neighbors were lining up outside Metro Bank. The manager was perplexed but went along with it until one day, when an old lady asked for £500. Smiling slyly, she whispered, ‘I’ll pay you back tomorrow.’ And just like that, everyone realized the violin case had a mind of its own—and probably needed its rest.

3. A neighborhood kid was practicing his street basketball moves near Metro Bank after school. One bounce of the ball sent it flying into the bank’s open door. The ball bounced off the counter and startled a regular who was withdrawing cash. Everyone froze for a moment before bursting into laughter. The kid sheepishly apologized, and the bank manager shook his head with a smile, saying, ‘Welcome to Metro Bank—where even balls know how to queue!’

4. At dawn, a jogger passing by Metro Bank heard a strange humming sound coming from inside. Curious, they peered through the glass door and saw no one—just rows of silent ATMs vibrating gently in unison. Suddenly, an old lady walked up to the ATM, smiled warmly, and whispered something nobody could quite hear. The machines stopped humming instantly, and everything went back to normal. Months later, a delivery driver noticed that whenever he passed Metro Bank, everyone seemed friendlier than usual.