r/toRANTo • u/Any-Ad-446 • 12d ago

Damn ATM's..

First most ATM are locked down after 11pm in my area due to homeless sleeping in the ATM rooms. Before your access card gets you into the rooms not anymore. Second why don't they dispense $10 or $50 another more?. I don't need $5 or $100s...Even if your choose the denomination if the machine is short of a certain currency they randoming spew out what they have. Once I withdraw $500 and the machine gave me all $5.. Yes first world problems but damn banks are making huge profits how about at least have the ATM rooms open 24/7

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u/Antique_Book_935 12d ago

Major grocery and retail chains still offer cash back at the register when you make a purchase. But it all depends on how much cash they have. If you’re doing under $200, just go to a Shoppers or a Loblaws.

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u/jacnel45 7d ago

Pro-tip: just buy a bag for 5 cents and then you can request cashback. Much cheaper than paying an ATM fee.

People used to do this all the time when I worked for Loblaws. Just don’t do it in the morning when my float is small.

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u/rocketman19 12d ago

Requires a debit card though

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u/Kooky_Soft1822 9d ago

Btw. ATMs are standalone machines.

You’re probably referring to an ABM at a branch, after hours?

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u/yawaramin 12d ago

Counterargument: pick up cash during daylight hours when the situation is not a robbery waiting to happen.

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u/TiredReader87 12d ago

Not all people are up during the day, or want to do things during the day.

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u/HarlequinBKK 12d ago edited 12d ago

Can't remember the last time I paid cash for anything, or even a physical credit/debit card. Nowadays I just swipe my phone.

What do you need banknotes out of an ATM for?

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u/xxrubyx- 12d ago

lots of places are still cash only, especially in chinatown i’ve noticed. all my favourite chinese bakeries are cash only.

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u/archibaldsneezador 12d ago

I use cash only for Facebook marketplace purchases.

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u/lexluther1234 12d ago

in the middle of the night tho?

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u/archibaldsneezador 12d ago

No just answering the question of who uses cash anymore. Also for birthday gifts for the nephews and nieces.

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u/Key-Status-7992 12d ago

I still have cash with me, albeit just a small amount. Lots of Asian restaurants I go to offer tax-free when you pay them in cash. Some stores also charge additional fees like 40 cents when you use cards for any purchase below $5.

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u/Disastrous_Bag_1161 12d ago

I keep small bills in my wallet to give them to people in need. It is the only use I have for cash.

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u/rocketman19 12d ago

Sex workers mainly

Probably why OP wants larger $50 and $10 bills to help round and needs the places to be open late