Aren't they the same thing? just with one you can drive and the other you can't. I recently opened an account and now they're calling me and saying that I have to bring in an actual license or they'll close my account. I don't know what to do.
2006-11-21 07:55:42 · 5 answers · asked by jd83 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
i called the bank manager. offered to show him my birth certificate, social security card, etc. but he still insisted that i need a passport or an actual license. Is there anyone else i can complain to? or am i just out of options?
2006-11-21 18:04:24 · update #1
A Bank can not - I repeat CAN NOT refuse your state ID over a DL....I used to work at a bank! The FSR/CSR you spoke with does not know what they are talking about. A state ID is a PRIMARY form of identification. A social security card is a secondary form of ID. They can not reject service because of this. I would definitely talk with the Branch manager about this. If the manager says the same thing, switch banks! Find a bank that will treat you better and is all about pleasing their customers!
2006-11-21 08:39:34 · answer #1 · answered by KrisJH24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Sir - they can NOT refuse that type of ID - provided the state ID has a photo on it.
I personally would force this issue. Start with the manager of the financial institution. Go up the chain of command until you get what you need.
I don't know about you - but I live in a somewhat rural area & banks are not on "every corner" - some are miles & miles apart for each other. Sometimes it's not a simple as changing banks in the country.
I do agree this borders on discrimination. I am very much the advocate for citizens with disabilities - not that not driving is a disability - but our disabled citizens many times fall in to the same category as you - they do not drive. What are they to do?
I bet if an injured worker won a law suit totaling millions & he didn't drive - the bank would take his deposit!
Call 'em up & get that resolved.
2006-11-21 19:52:45 · answer #2 · answered by chey_one 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a valid state ID, then they cannot demand a drivers license. A valid state ID (obtained from DOL) is the same as a drivers license, it just does not let you drive. Ask to speak to their manager. Someone there does not know what they are talking about. I would let them go ahead and close the account if they continue arguing with you about it.
2006-11-21 16:04:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it is issued by the state, & is a legit non-drivers ID, it is perfectly fine. Everyone does not drive. Speak with someone higher up. They dont know what they are talking about.
2006-11-21 16:23:56 · answer #4 · answered by ricks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask them what else they'd accept. Offer insurance card, credit card, voter registration, birth certificate, utility bills, passport. If you have all this kind of stuff find another bank.
2006-11-21 16:01:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋