I’m feeling a little poor at the moment. So, to ensure I remain frugal in my expenditures, I visited the cashpoint this morning with the intention of withdrawing the minimum amount possible.
A ten euro note would easily have covered a couple of coffees. So that’s what I keyed in at the hole-in-the-wall.
SORRY. ONLY DENOMINATIONS OF €20 AND €50 AVAILABLE – PLEASE ENTER ANOTHER AMOUNT.
So begrudgingly I opt for €20; but what does the machine dole out?!
Two €10 euro notes!
[offending bank : Banque Populaire D’Alsace]
Well, I think it’s the case for every bank in France. Is it different in Britain?
Absolutely. Lying to your customers for your own gain, whether you’re a bank or a shoe-shop, is illegal.
I am just surprised that this isn’t also the case in France!