An overall recommendation is to introduce yourself to the bank manager so he and his staff, along with all their other customers, gets to know you personally. Also consider going to the bank at less busy times—avoid lunch times or weekends.

Use the Bank's Customer Service Desk

Go directly to the person at the service desk. This person can do the withdrawal, and you can sit and organize your transactions without holding up the line of people waiting for a teller.

Take a trusted friend with you

Ask a friend on family member to accompany you to the bank and assist you with separating your money and placing the different denominations into separate pockets, separate identifiable envelopes, or an adaptive wallet.

For example, the photo shows an organizer wallet with 4 separate pockets for different denominations of bills, 3 change purses, and multiple credit card slots. You can find this wallet at LS&S online. [link opens in new window]

How do I know what money the bank teller has given me?

Tell the Bank Teller what you want. One solution is to ask the Teller to hand your money to you in separate denominations (such as first the $10.00 bills, next the $5.00 bills, and so on). Take the time to place the bills in a secure place.