Went To The Bank Today.

@rakski (156332)
Philippines
April 18, 2026 12:42am CST
We went to the bank today as early as it opens. Usually, all banks here are closed on Saturdays except for some and most especially when the bank is located inside a mall, they are expected to be open even weekends. So we went to the bank inside the mall, get some cash and paid some bills and do some errands. And we were home before 11am. We don't want to be out much out in the sun. It's so hot. Good things malls are all air-conditioned.
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@DaddyEvil (174359)
• United States
18 Apr
We rarely need to get cash anymore. Most things can be paid for with a debit or credit card. I do still HAVE cash on me, as does Pretty, but we save that for emergencies. I'm glad things went well for you.
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rakski
@rakski (156332)
• Philippines
18 Apr
Yes, I also seldom withdraw cash. But I usually give my daughter cash for emergencies as well and still some small store here only accept cash still
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@DaddyEvil (174359)
• United States
18 Apr
@rakski My favorite restaurant will only accept cash, too. And I've been wanting to go eat there for quite a while now.
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rakski
@rakski (156332)
• Philippines
18 Apr
@DaddyEvil really? They are still on cash basis?
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (148731)
• Roseburg, Oregon
18 Apr
It sounds like you had a good day.
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rakski
@rakski (156332)
• Philippines
18 Apr
Yes and errands were done early
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Max Crisp
@Orson_Kart (8261)
• United Kingdom
18 Apr
I’ve never been to a bank in years. Many have closed down here due to lack of footfall. I pay all my bills online, and if I need cash, there are ATMs around, but they are becoming rarer too. It’s definitely not too hot here, and it’s the rain you have to avoid.
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rakski
@rakski (156332)
• Philippines
18 Apr
It is seldom I withdraw cash. I usually use online payment as well
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DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
18 Apr
It was smart of you to get things done early in the morning.
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rakski
@rakski (156332)
• Philippines
18 Apr
I don't want too much sun
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rakski
@rakski (156332)
• Philippines
18 Apr
@DianneN sun is good but too much of it especially late mornings
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DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
18 Apr
@rakski I don’t blame you.
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DJ
@dilleo (1077)
• Canada
18 Apr
Good stuff, that sounds productive! Agreed though, the air conditioning in malls, and other stores, is very nice
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rakski
@rakski (156332)
• Philippines
18 Apr
Yes, it's cold there. I might have to go back there and camp for a day when it's really hot
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rakski
@rakski (156332)
• Philippines
19 Apr
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DJ
@dilleo (1077)
• Canada
19 Apr
@rakski Haha, smart idea
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Michael Duff
@Wrexxo (1718)
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18 Apr
Banks don't open on weekends in Nigeria but you can use an alternative payment channel
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rakski
@rakski (156332)
• Philippines
18 Apr
It used to be like that too here but now there are banks open on weekends
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rakski
@rakski (156332)
• Philippines
18 Apr
@Wrexxo Thank you
Michael Duff
@Wrexxo (1718)
•
18 Apr
@rakski okay
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Amber
@AmbiePam (120692)
• United States
18 Apr
Our banks are open to noon here. I would want to get my business done in extreme heat too. I am not made for hot temperatures!
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rakski
@rakski (156332)
• Philippines
18 Apr
I think we are made for this weather and cold too
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May2k8
@May2k8 (19788)
• Indonesia
20 Apr
Here, banks are not open on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, all banks are closed. I was once in a situation where the entire area had no internet access for 1 day due to an earthquake, so I could only use cash.
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rakski
@rakski (156332)
• Philippines
20 Apr
That's why it's important to have a bit of cash still
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luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (11842)
• Philippines
18 Apr
BDO and BPI are always open in the mall... BPI inside the mall is my wallet saver ever! And it's safe to withdraw from ATM because they are always inside the premises of the Bank inside the mall with guards. But I think Union Bank is also open every Saturday.
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rakski
@rakski (156332)
• Philippines
18 Apr
Oh yes true. I'm glad there are banks open on weekends. Haven't seen unionbank open on weekends yet
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382008)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Apr
On a hot day, it's lovely to walk into an air-conditioned mall.
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rakski
@rakski (156332)
• Philippines
18 Apr
Oh yes I totally agree
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Neil
@Neil43 (4521)
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18 Apr
That's true, banks that are inside the mall are also open on weekends. This is the case of one bank in the Philippines.
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rakski
@rakski (156332)
• Philippines
18 Apr
Yes and it's good