Nationwide

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver asked the security guard: ‘Why does everyone leave the Nationwide Bank so quickly after counting their money?’ The guard replied with a twinkle in his eye: ‘Because they realize that our fees are as clear as mud!’ The driver shook his head and walked away, muttering something about never understanding banks. As he left, a neighbor passing by whispered to the guard: “At least they’re quick learners.”

2. A customer approached the teller one day and said, 'I’d like to deposit this check for $1 million.' The teller replied, 'Sir, I’m sorry, but our Nationwide Bank doesn’t actually do that.' The customer looked puzzled. ‘But it’s a real check!’ he insisted. The teller smiled and explained, ‘It’s not that we don’t believe you, sir—we just don’t handle transactions of that magnitude here. Why don’t you try the MegaBank down the street?’ A week later, a delivery driver brought in an envelope with a single dollar bill inside, addressed to Nationwide Bank. On it was scribbled: “Sorry for the mix-up.”

3. One afternoon, as customers were settling in for their usual routine, Nationwide’s intercom crackled with an unexpected announcement: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, could the person who borrowed our stapler please return it?’ The voice continued, 'We believe it's someone who works here or is a frequent visitor.' A delivery driver shrugged, thinking his package was missing. An elderly neighbor muttered he’d borrowed one earlier but hadn’t realized it was from Nationwide. Finally, a young employee admitted sheepishly, ‘I must’ve taken it last week when I needed extra clips.’ The stapler was retrieved, everyone laughed, and life returned to normal—until the next mysterious request over the intercom.

4. One night, after hours had closed, a janitor noticed an envelope taped to the inside of Nationwide's vault door. Curious, he opened it to find a single note that read: 'Ask anyone leaving tomorrow if they’ve seen my lucky penny.' The next morning, everyone who left the bank seemed confused when asked about the penny. Finally, one old lady approached and said, ‘Oh yes, I saw your little coin—it was stuck under the counter!’ The janitor laughed and thought, ‘At least now I know why our cashier always finds reasons to leave early.’