Yaxin News Network (Reported by Qilin Jie) - "I deposited 370 yuan in the bank, each with a denomination of 1 jiao, and the bank charged me 30 yuan for counting loose change. Counting money is the bank's job, so why should I be charged?" On April 9, Ms. Huang, who runs a store near Erdawan in Urumqi, Xinjiang, called to report this issue.
On the morning of April 8, Ms. Huang, who runs a store near Erdawan in Urumqi, went to a nearby bank on Xingfunan Road to deposit money. "Because I run a store, I have a lot of loose change. This time, I brought 370 yuan, all in 1 jiao notes. At that time, after the bank staff counted the bills, they charged me 30 yuan for counting loose change. In the past, every time I went to the bank to deposit money, I was never charged for counting loose change," said Ms. Huang.
On the morning of April 10, the reporter visited the bank where a staff member stated that charging for counting loose change is a regulation set by the head office. Depositing less than 200 coins (notes) at one time incurs no fee, and an additional charge of 2 yuan per 100 coins (notes) applies thereafter.
Due to the busy schedule of bank employees, if customers bring large amounts of loose change to conduct savings transactions, it will consume a significant amount of manpower.
On the same day, the reporter visited several banks on Xihong East Road, Xingfu Road, and Renmin Road, discovering that most banks charge for counting loose change, but the收费标准 vary among different banks. For example, a bank on Xihong East Road charges as follows: deposits under 500 coins (notes) are free, over 500 coins (notes) incur a 5 yuan handling fee, and an additional 1 yuan per 100 coins (notes). Bank officials stated that the charges are based on regulations, and many bank employees suggest that customers with loose change can avoid being charged by dividing their deposits across multiple banks or ensuring the quantity does not exceed the bank’s specified threshold for charges.
Regarding the fees for counting loose change, many citizens expressed confusion during interviews, stating that counting money is part of the bank's responsibilities. Some individuals with loose change came up with "smart ideas" such as exchanging their loose change for whole bills at stores or supermarkets that need them. This way, they can meet the needs of stores and supermarkets without worrying about being charged when depositing at the bank.
(Editor: SN034)