Here’s how to win at Saturday banking without breaking a sweat:
First, check your bank’s hours online or in the app before you leave the house. It takes 30 seconds. Second, aim for before noon. That way, even if the drive-through closes early, you’re golden. Third, have a backup plan: if the bank is closed, use an ATM for cash, or deposit a check via your phone (yes, most banks let you do that now).
Fourth, remember that some banks are actually closed on Saturdays altogether. I know—it feels like a betrayal. But credit unions and smaller local banks often keep the sixth day of the week as a day off. So don’t assume. Always, always verify.