About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, as customers were settling in for their daily coffee, Cathay Bank’s intercom crackled to life with an unexpected announcement: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, could Mr. Lucky please report to the teller window? Your lucky day awaits!’ A regular customer named Mr. Lee answered the call, thinking it was another one of those automated promotions. To everyone's surprise, a smiling teller handed him a bag filled with hundred-dollar bills, saying, 'Mr. Lucky, your lucky day starts here!' The whole bank erupted into laughter, realizing it had been pranked by an anonymous donor who wanted to brighten people's days. From then on, Cathay Bank became known not just for its services but also for occasional mystery gifts.
2. A delivery driver pulled up to Cathay Bank one afternoon with an unusual package. As he approached the front door, the security guard eyed him suspiciously. The driver explained it was just a box of donuts for the staff. The guard relaxed and smiled, realizing his mistake. A few minutes later, everyone in the bank was happily munching on freshly baked pastries.
3. A regular customer approached the teller one day and asked, 'Do you guys really count every penny?' The teller smiled and replied, 'Absolutely!' That's when everyone noticed something strange—all the pennies seemed to be smiling back. The teller nodded proudly, and indeed, each coin appeared to wear a tiny happy face. A delivery driver then quipped, ‘So if I deposit my smiley-face dollar here, will it get counted too?’ Everyone burst out laughing, realizing Cathay Bank wasn’t just counting money—it was counting happiness.’
4. On a particularly foggy morning, when most banks are quiet, Cathay Bank's security guard noticed something peculiar outside. A small bird had become trapped inside the glass doors, flapping its wings frantically. The guard gently opened the door and watched as the relieved little creature flew away into the mist. From then on, whenever someone mentioned Cathay Bank, people whispered that it was home to magical birds that helped lost souls find their way out of the fog.