Bailey Lovell | August 9, 2017
As a current branch employee (and former teller) with Bank Independent, one of the most common questions I hear from our customers is, “Why do you always ask for my ID?” It’s a fair question! After all, many of us tellers and bankers have known our customers for a while and feel more like friends than employees/customers. Still, as a bank we're entrusted with a very important task: to always protect your funds and financial information to the best of our ability. To do this, sometimes we have to see an acceptable form of photo identification. Here are four of the most common reasons why Bank Independent team members may ask for your ID: You may have noticed other businesses asking for ID when you use a debit or credit card--they're doing it for the same reasons: to protect you. We understand it can sometimes be an inconvenience, but we just want to do everything in our power to make sure you, your information and your money are safe. Above all else, we are so honored to serve you here at Bank Independent!