84 year old denied cash withdrawal from bank he has been with for 70 years

Eighty-four-year-old Allistair Meikle was denied a cash withdrawal at his local bank branch after a 70-year relationship with the institution. When attempting to access his money, he was informed by staff that the branch no longer provided cash withdrawal services.

The incident highlights the ongoing shift within the banking sector away from physical cash handling and traditional over-the-counter services, impacting long-standing customers who rely on face-to-face banking methods.