BANKS in the area

[eversonsc]

Beth,

Typical big bank! Wanting to hold checks. Was it a cashiers check that you were trying to deposit? There are big scams on the internet right now using fake cashiers checks. I had a quite large cashiers check I had issued from my bank from where I was moving from. I did take it to First Federal and they wanted to put a hold on it. Once I told them that it was from my old bank they called to verify the check and deposited it immediately. They are a smaller bank and easier to work with. Glad you chose them

[beth1104]

I've heard about the fake cashier check scam... I would understand the hold if it was one.
No, it was a check from a well-known bank. Thanks for the First Federal recommendation!

[beth1104]

Update: First Federal & Wachovia branches are closed on Saturdays. (I thought all banks were open for a few hours Saturday a.m.) Just updating my findings here in case others are looking for the same thing!

[eversonsc]

First Federal has branches inside of Walmart that are open on Saturday and Sundays!

[beth1104]

Thanks! (they're not answering their phone and no message on, so assumed they weren't open). I'll keep trying. (I just talked to Wachovia's main # and only the Johnnie Dodds Blvd is open on Saturday).

[beth1104]

UPDATE: First Federal it is! They're open 10-6 on Saturdays (WOW) - - confirmed they don't put the hold times on checks like Bk of Amer does... very friendly. Thanks again for the recommendation!