Counting money withdrawn from ATM.

every_mothers_nightmare
By every_mothers_n...

Counting money withdrawn from ATM. What a waste of time..........
Its not the first time it happened to me..Dosen't that piss you off to the core, after strugling to find a place to park your car then you wait for you turn to withdraw money from the ATM. And the guy who just finished stands in front of the machine counting his money and that too with a odinary counting speed.
I mean...i do agree machines are at fault sometimes but what can he/she do incase its less....fight with the ATM.

Why dont they just count on their way back......

By marycatherine• 5 Aug 2009 14:25
marycatherine

However, if the bank says the machine dispensed the correct amount - your complaint will be filed and closed. If the banknote was stuck in the dispenser (and some machines are quite "tight") then I want to be able to retrieve it. What is it with some people that they can't wait 30 seconds?

Signature line > "You can't fix stupid"

By QATARIANA1• 3 Aug 2009 00:20
QATARIANA1

your money away from the ATM. No need to stand in front while others are in queue. You can't put up a fight with the ATM machine if the dispensed amount is less but you can lodge a complaint with your bank through ATM dispute procedure.

By Karin• 2 Aug 2009 19:57
Karin

normally it takes few seconds for me to w/draw from ATM:

-enter PIN> wdrawal> savings> other amount> enter the amount> put the money in my pocket and Khalas! I dont even ask for receipt or do balance inquiry since i get SMS from my bank.

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By anonymous• 2 Aug 2009 19:37
anonymous

as a teller?

lol

be humble

By Stone Cold• 2 Aug 2009 19:15
Stone Cold

Qlady, nobody will report when they gets more. Less yes...against the imprint of the withdrawal slips.

By alpha1• 2 Aug 2009 18:52
alpha1

thats money matter

and who care about other LOL

By Bluemountain• 2 Aug 2009 18:24
Bluemountain

You only draw 100 when ther are drawing 9000/-

So need to count

By Mandilulur• 2 Aug 2009 18:13
Mandilulur

I deposited two checks at HSBC yesterday. It took three tellers, two deposit slips and 20 minutes. Sheesh!

Mandi

By TypicalBrit• 2 Aug 2009 18:08
TypicalBrit

ATM Hoggers are in the same category as -

People who stop suddenly with their trolley in the supermarket, then proceed to stand in the middle of the aisle and stare at a tin of hotdogs for 5 minutes

Slow walking people in general....Speed up and you might burn some calories, fat ass

By anonymous• 2 Aug 2009 17:57
anonymous

which I call ATMLearners. These are the ones who are accompanied by the more experienced ATMers and they try to learn the tricks of the trade by pressing various buttons. Usually these are the housewives.They take more time than others lol...

Source:

- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)

By Dracula• 2 Aug 2009 17:52
Dracula

Atmcula!

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By QatariLady• 2 Aug 2009 17:45
QatariLady

Fight with an ATM? Silly.. Negotiating is better!

Stone Cold..And how can you prove that the amount was wrong? (Unless it was more).

By Stone Cold• 2 Aug 2009 16:16
Stone Cold

What could you do next if you finds the amount is wrong? The next step is to approach bank officer with withdrawal slip & cash. Bearing that in mind, its wise to step aside at the ATM for counting purposes and give the next customer his turn.

By mallrat• 2 Aug 2009 16:14
mallrat

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By novita77• 2 Aug 2009 15:46
novita77

he testing you EMN :o)

By every_mothers_nightmare• 2 Aug 2009 15:32
every_mothers_nightmare

the currency withdrawn from the ATM does come in a series.....like if i withdraw 1000 it will hive me 1 note of 500, 4 of 100, and 2 of 50 it so easy to count.

However if felt this guy was purposly trying to piss of the people standing behind him...

Aana free, jaana free,

Pakde gaye tho khana free.

By nadzmyrah• 2 Aug 2009 15:29
nadzmyrah

hmn.. it takes an average person's mind to do the maths in 20 seconds. just counting the number of pieces obtained for each denomination should do the trick.

By Ebony-Ivory• 2 Aug 2009 15:26
Ebony-Ivory

Would probably check if Bill Gates has gotten a software that allows the ATM machines to suck in peoples cards if the spend more than 30 seconds per transaction. Ha Ha Ha Ha....

By Ebony-Ivory• 2 Aug 2009 15:13
Ebony-Ivory

EMN u gotta be patient at ATMs especially if u meet a queue.For the slow pokes,I'd advice they consider those standing behind them and count their money ONLY if they think they have withdrawn less than what they had wanted cuz you can COMFORTABLY do the counting later,it's even safer that way.If you were short paid, you know who to talk to and they aint inside that ATM machine. DONT RUSH YOUR WITHDRAWALS BUT CONSIDER THE OTHERS WAITING.

By marycatherine• 2 Aug 2009 15:10
marycatherine

obviously if the amount is less than I withdraw, I want to check the machine to see if my money is stuck there. Otherwise, the impatient lout behind me might pocket my money.

How much longer do you actually have to wait? Time it. If it's longer than 30 seconds I'd be very surprised.

Signature line > "You can't fix stupid"

By Ebony-Ivory• 2 Aug 2009 15:07
Ebony-Ivory

EMN u gotta be patient at ATMs especially if u meet a queue.For the slow pokes,I'd advice they consider those standing behind them and count their money ONLY if they think they have withdrawn less than what they had wanted cuz you can COMFORTABLY do the counting later,it's even safer that way.If you were short paid, you know who to talk to and they aint inside that ATM machine. DONT RUSH YOUR WITHDRAWALS BUT CONSIDER THE OTHERS WAITING.

By novita77• 2 Aug 2009 14:27
novita77

I always count the money when I withdraw from the ATM. People who queue behind me either he/she have to wait, or she can leave.

By Rizks• 2 Aug 2009 13:05
Rizks

EMN...obviously if the amount is less the withdrawer wants to BANG his head on the ATM machines.

So tats why he stays there.

By sonaam• 2 Aug 2009 12:33
sonaam

Malish, I will not do taht again ;)

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By anonymous• 2 Aug 2009 12:28
anonymous

Also its dangerous to count money...as Pickpockets/robbers can count with you and know exactly how much money you are carrying!

Ok ...that is not an issue here in Qatar yet!

By smoke• 2 Aug 2009 12:27
smoke

EMN considering the time it saves u to go to the bank, take a number, wait till its called out, fill out the withdrawal slip, wait for the cashier to process it, wait for the cashier to count the money atleast 3 times before you actually have the money in hand i dont think a person counting his money at an ATM is all that bad.

Good Fortune always comes knocking at your door...when you are sh*tting in the toilet!! :)

_[]~SMoKE~[]_

 

By every_mothers_nightmare• 2 Aug 2009 12:24
every_mothers_nightmare

ATMs were put in service to save time and speed up the the age old process of withdrawl slip or check whatever they call it........if people stand in front of the machine counting the money..whats the use?

Aana free, jaana free,

Pakde gaye tho khana free.

By marycatherine• 2 Aug 2009 12:19
marycatherine

having been shortchanged twice at an ATM (starts with a D ends with an A) sorry, but I will stop and count my money - sorry if it annoys you, but it's even more annoying to try and get the money back. I don't use that bank's ATMs anymore, haven't had any problems since.

Signature line > "You can't fix stupid"

By mallrat• 2 Aug 2009 12:16
mallrat

.uh excuse my dear, but counting tens of thousands is not that easy, and if miss a thing, m afraid il have to count it again........

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.and yes, ill talk to that atm machine in case my money is not exact

,so you ll just have to wait:)

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Talk to my crown......

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By anonymous• 2 Aug 2009 12:08
anonymous

They are checking for extra money....Sometimes Poor ATMs can also make mistakes....

If there is more money than what they entered...then put it back ...

If there is less money .....they can try shaking the ATM...or kicking .....or punching it....

Once, back home, I had a huge row with a very pretty chick on the same issue, she turned out to be the manager of the bank.... :( .....she had a grandma with her who was withdrawing a wad full of notes from the ATM and counting twice)!!!

By Harmagedōn• 2 Aug 2009 12:03
Harmagedōn

My god...

The problems in life you have...

HOW WILL YOU SURVIVE?

***post drizzled with sarcasm***

By anonymous• 2 Aug 2009 11:57
anonymous

...specially if the other guy has like 60 notes to count at the speed of 3 notes per minute.LOL...Some even check if the notes are fine or not....Torn or nakli...hehehehe

Source:

- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)

By every_mothers_nightmare• 2 Aug 2009 11:55
every_mothers_nightmare

im not saying they should not count...why dont they leave the machine and count.....or else count it before the slip pops out.

Aana free, jaana free,

Pakde gaye tho khana free.

By anonymous• 2 Aug 2009 11:52
anonymous

and check your patience. Calm down, there are really many people who are inconsiderate and some are just plain idiots who doesn't understand what respect is?

"Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship"

By phoebe• 2 Aug 2009 11:50
phoebe

they just wanted to be so sure about their money my friend.

You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving!!!

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