Nationwide

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A regular customer of Nationwide Bank noticed something odd one morning. ‘Did you see that?’ he asked the teller. ‘What?’ she replied. ‘The money in my account just grew an extra zero last night.’ ‘Impossible!’ said the teller, checking her screen with a smile. ‘Let’s check your balance again.’ They watched as the number jumped from $1,234.56 to $12,345.60. ‘Well,’ shrugged the customer, ‘I guess I’ll take it!’

2. A delivery driver pulled up to Nationwide Bank early one morning and asked the guard, 'Do you mind if I use your restroom?' The guard replied, 'Not at all,' pointing him towards the door. But then he added with a smile, 'Just don’t forget to lock it when you're done.' The delivery driver nodded, unlocked the bathroom door, and went inside. After a while, he emerged, zipping his pants, and thanked the guard. ‘You’re welcome,’ said the guard with a twinkle in his eye. ‘And remember, next time, just ask nicely!’

3. One foggy morning, as a delivery driver approached Nationwide Bank, he heard an eerie humming sound coming from inside the building. Curious but cautious, he peered through the window and saw rows of cash machines swaying gently like they were dancing to some invisible music. As he watched, one ATM bowed its metallic head in greeting to another, causing a nearby security camera to wobble comically. Startled, our hero dropped his keys, which clattered across the pavement like a small orchestra tuning up. A neighbor walking her dog laughed and said, 'Must be that new dance craze they've been talking about.' The delivery driver shook his head and smiled, thinking, ‘Next time I’ll bring my video camera.’

4. One autumn afternoon, a Nationwide Bank employee received an unusual message over the intercom: 'Attention, please collect your free cupcakes from the lobby.' No one had ordered them, but soon the entire staff found themselves surrounded by freshly baked treats. Curious, they began sampling the pastries and discovered that each was meticulously decorated with their names in icing. It turned out that a local bakery owner, known for his pranks, had delivered these as part of a friendly gesture. From then on, every autumn, Nationwide employees eagerly awaited their mysterious cupcake deliveries.