Cash Withdrawal

[lankeela]

Not having been into a bank for many years is it possible to go in and request a cash withdrawal of £2000 or would I have to arrange it beforehand? Co-op Bank.

[Mamyalynne]

I'd arrange first to save possible hassle - last time I withdrew cash in branch it was £900 but it was a long time ago.

[Sam1960]

Had a search lankeela, and can't find much. Would give them a call, to be on the safe side.

[tonyav]

Do has Mamya suggests, lankeela. A few years back I bought a car and had to tell them in advance ( HSBC ) because the sum that I wanted to withdraw was over a certain ammount.

[lankeela]

Will ring them Monday - trouble is there are so few co-op bank branches.

[Buenchico]

>>> trouble is there are so few co-op bank branches

You're certainly right there, Lankeela. There's only one left in Norfolk. (69 London Street, Norwich). The bank's website seems determined not to provide a branch telephone number but 01603 766809 should get you through to them. (Otherwise try 0345 721 2212. The call rate will be the same).

If you're not in a hurry though (and getting into Norwich is awkward for you), it might be simpler to take out £500 per day from your nearest cash machine. Alternatively, ask your local Post Office what the maximum amount you can withdraw there is:
https://www.postoffice.co.uk/the-co-operative-bank

[Maydup]

Be ready to explain why you want the cash too Lankeela, they prefer to transfer it electronically.

[Ken4155]

None of their business why you want the money!

[Mamyalynne]

It may indeed be none of their business but many do ask and have done for some time.

This is an old report.

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/saving/article-2547286/High-street-banks-block-customers-taking-large-cash-sums-counter.html

[lankeela]

Chris it would indeed be Norwich - intrigued though to see I could get £500 out from an ATM as I though the limit was £250 or is that by special arrangement?

[Jackdaw33]

The normal daily limit is £300 but you can ask your bank for a £500 limit.

[lankeela]

Will try that as I could do that over four days obviously.