This happened while I was out on carts one day. A customer came up to a lane and started to have their order rang up. When it came time to pay they tried to use a check. The cashier told them that a photo ID was required. Now this is where it gets interesting. The customer asks if they can have said ID made for them. At the store. Of course, they're told no, and they start to get belligerent. After they throw a few choice words management is called down. One of the co-managers is a different race so the customer decides to throw a slur along with some other choice words. Next thing I know one of the supervisors comes out to tell me to watch for the police to pull up. Apparently the situation had escalated just a little too far. Normally I just come to work, do my job, and go home, but some things make me wonder about this world.
FYI......sounds like this person was up to something. NO one really uses checks except older people and people trying to pull something. In reality, I'm sure retailers will stop taking personal checks in the next 5 years (if not sooner), most other retailers in other nations have stopped taking personal checks years ago. People don't understand, most retailers transmit their check information when its run, and only accept when funds are available. If this customer ID wasn't accepted, the banking information most likely didn't match the ID or the customer had past questionable transactions using the check authorization service.
Yes, mistakes do happen, but people getting loud isn't going to change the result, its only going to cause the police to be called if you don't leave the store.
FYI......sounds like this person was up to something. NO one really uses checks except older people and people trying to pull something. In reality, I'm sure retailers will stop taking personal checks in the next 5 years (if not sooner), most other retailers in other nations have stopped taking personal checks years ago. People don't understand, most retailers transmit their check information when its run, and only accept when funds are available. If this customer ID wasn't accepted, the banking information most likely didn't match the ID or the customer had past questionable transactions using the check authorization service.
Yes, mistakes do happen, but people getting loud isn't going to change the result, its only going to cause the police to be called if you don't leave the store.
You are such a liar. Yeah, most check writers are older people (because they are comfortable and familiar with their preferred routine of paying for purchases at a grocery store, and hate to make changes) but there are still some younger ones who write checks. Yesterday a woman in front me paid for her groceries with a personal check, and she was probably (guessing) about 28 years old. NOT old. And she certainly was not a criminal.
Are you a Kroger Corporate "plant"? Sometimes I wonder. You often side with the angle Kroger Corporate hacks would use.
FYI......sounds like this person was up to something. NO one really uses checks except older people and people trying to pull something. In reality, I'm sure retailers will stop taking personal checks in the next 5 years (if not sooner), most other retailers in other nations have stopped taking personal checks years ago. People don't understand, most retailers transmit their check information when its run, and only accept when funds are available. If this customer ID wasn't accepted, the banking information most likely didn't match the ID or the customer had past questionable transactions using the check authorization service.
Yes, mistakes do happen, but people getting loud isn't going to change the result, its only going to cause the police to be called if you don't leave the store.
You are such a liar. Yeah, most check writers are older people (because they are comfortable and familiar with their preferred routine of paying for purchases at a grocery store, and hate to make changes) but there are still some younger ones who write checks. Yesterday a woman in front me paid for her groceries with a personal check, and she was probably (guessing) about 28 years old. NOT old. And she certainly was not a criminal.
Are you a Kroger Corporate "plant"? Sometimes I wonder. You often side with the angle Kroger Corporate hacks would use.
FYI......sounds like this person was up to something. NO one really uses checks except older people and people trying to pull something. In reality, I'm sure retailers will stop taking personal checks in the next 5 years (if not sooner), most other retailers in other nations have stopped taking personal checks years ago. People don't understand, most retailers transmit their check information when its run, and only accept when funds are available. If this customer ID wasn't accepted, the banking information most likely didn't match the ID or the customer had past questionable transactions using the check authorization service.
Yes, mistakes do happen, but people getting loud isn't going to change the result, its only going to cause the police to be called if you don't leave the store.
You are such a liar. Yeah, most check writers are older people (because they are comfortable and familiar with their preferred routine of paying for purchases at a grocery store, and hate to make changes) but there are still some younger ones who write checks. Yesterday a woman in front me paid for her groceries with a personal check, and she was probably (guessing) about 28 years old. NOT old. And she certainly was not a criminal.
Are you a Kroger Corporate "plant"? Sometimes I wonder. You often side with the angle Kroger Corporate hacks would use.
Most bank don't even give out check books anymore, I'm not saying you will never get a younger person writing a check, its just very uncommon. That part of my statement was very cut and dry, there are always instances where people would not fall into one of the 2 categories, its called being a very low percentage. Go as your Front End Leader how many personal checks they normally accept and then ask them how many they used to accept 5-10 years ago. I don't think they bank have promoted checks for the last 10-15 years, everything is debit card with them.
FYI......sounds like this person was up to something. NO one really uses checks except older people and people trying to pull something. In reality, I'm sure retailers will stop taking personal checks in the next 5 years (if not sooner), most other retailers in other nations have stopped taking personal checks years ago. People don't understand, most retailers transmit their check information when its run, and only accept when funds are available. If this customer ID wasn't accepted, the banking information most likely didn't match the ID or the customer had past questionable transactions using the check authorization service.
Yes, mistakes do happen, but people getting loud isn't going to change the result, its only going to cause the police to be called if you don't leave the store.
You are such a liar. Yeah, most check writers are older people (because they are comfortable and familiar with their preferred routine of paying for purchases at a grocery store, and hate to make changes) but there are still some younger ones who write checks. Yesterday a woman in front me paid for her groceries with a personal check, and she was probably (guessing) about 28 years old. NOT old. And she certainly was not a criminal.
Are you a Kroger Corporate "plant"? Sometimes I wonder. You often side with the angle Kroger Corporate hacks would use.
Most bank don't even give out check books anymore, I'm not saying you will never get a younger person writing a check, its just very uncommon. That part of my statement was very cut and dry, there are always instances where people would not fall into one of the 2 categories, its called being a very low percentage. Go as your Front End Leader how many personal checks they normally accept and then ask them how many they used to accept 5-10 years ago. I don't think they bank have promoted checks for the last 10-15 years, everything is debit card with them.
I use checks all the time for things like insurance payments, mortgage payments, taxes, catalog purchases, etc.
FYI......sounds like this person was up to something. NO one really uses checks except older people and people trying to pull something. In reality, I'm sure retailers will stop taking personal checks in the next 5 years (if not sooner), most other retailers in other nations have stopped taking personal checks years ago. People don't understand, most retailers transmit their check information when its run, and only accept when funds are available. If this customer ID wasn't accepted, the banking information most likely didn't match the ID or the customer had past questionable transactions using the check authorization service.
Yes, mistakes do happen, but people getting loud isn't going to change the result, its only going to cause the police to be called if you don't leave the store.
You are such a liar. Yeah, most check writers are older people (because they are comfortable and familiar with their preferred routine of paying for purchases at a grocery store, and hate to make changes) but there are still some younger ones who write checks. Yesterday a woman in front me paid for her groceries with a personal check, and she was probably (guessing) about 28 years old. NOT old. And she certainly was not a criminal.
Are you a Kroger Corporate "plant"? Sometimes I wonder. You often side with the angle Kroger Corporate hacks would use.
Most bank don't even give out check books anymore, I'm not saying you will never get a younger person writing a check, its just very uncommon. That part of my statement was very cut and dry, there are always instances where people would not fall into one of the 2 categories, its called being a very low percentage. Go as your Front End Leader how many personal checks they normally accept and then ask them how many they used to accept 5-10 years ago. I don't think they bank have promoted checks for the last 10-15 years, everything is debit card with them.
I use checks all the time for things like insurance payments, mortgage payments, taxes, catalog purchases, etc.
I have had a checking account for many years. In recent years I use actual paper checks for sending payments in the mail (mortgage payment, water bill, telephone bill, gas bill, car insurance, electric bill, charity donations etc) but I always use my debit card associated with my checking account for in-store purchases such as at Kroger, Home Depot and other stores. I think it is useful to use a checking account in BOTH ways. Don't limit yourself to ONLY a debit card or only a paper check..... use both, whenever you prefer one method over another.
All banks, when starting a checking account for you, will include a supply of personal checks. You also have the option of buying them from several companies around the country who specialize in printing personal checks (and other kinds of checks). This is still a booming business, and might come as a surprise to some who switched over to "debit card only" long ago. Check out this Google Images search...........
I have had a checking account for many years. In recent years I use actual paper checks for sending payments in the mail (mortgage payment, water bill, telephone bill, gas bill, car insurance, electric bill, charity donations etc) but I always use my debit card associated with my checking account for in-store purchases such as at Kroger, Home Depot and other stores. I think it is useful to use a checking account in BOTH ways. Don't limit yourself to ONLY a debit card or only a paper check..... use both, whenever you prefer one method over another.
If your utility companies offer autopay, take advantage of it. All you have to do is make sure you have enough money in your account to cover it. I started with a set amount in my checking account and then set up direct deposit to deposit enough money from my paycheck to cover all the utilities. When I get my statement each month, I see how close the balance is to the original amount. If it's dropping each time, then I increase the amount I deposit from my paycheck. Of course if I write other checks on that account, I have to make sure there's enough left to cover everything. Most of the time, however, I don't worry about as long as the amount of money going in is the same as the amount going out.
They were def trying to pull something. I feel like no one in their right mind thinks you can have an ID literally made at a grocery store and by making a scene, they probably thought management would take their side and just push the check through.
The only people Ive ever seen use checks are old people who refuse to use debit cards.
I have had a checking account for many years. In recent years I use actual paper checks for sending payments in the mail (mortgage payment, water bill, telephone bill, gas bill, car insurance, electric bill, charity donations etc) but I always use my debit card associated with my checking account for in-store purchases such as at Kroger, Home Depot and other stores. I think it is useful to use a checking account in BOTH ways. Don't limit yourself to ONLY a debit card or only a paper check..... use both, whenever you prefer one method over another.
If your utility companies offer autopay, take advantage of it. All you have to do is make sure you have enough money in your account to cover it. I started with a set amount in my checking account and then set up direct deposit to deposit enough money from my paycheck to cover all the utilities. When I get my statement each month, I see how close the balance is to the original amount. If it's dropping each time, then I increase the amount I deposit from my paycheck. Of course if I write other checks on that account, I have to make sure there's enough left to cover everything. Most of the time, however, I don't worry about as long as the amount of money going in is the same as the amount going out.
You should never give authorization for companies to take money out of your bank automatically. A customer of comcast had 1k taken out of their account cause of a error and they had a hell of a time refunding it back.
When you open an account, you do get checks. And if someone fraudulently opens an account in your name, they get checks too.
Starter checks, which are intended for paying bills or something I guess. I'd like to think there's a reason, but it's probably not a good one.
We don't take those.
Personally, I don't think you should be able to pay with a check unless you have a signed AARP membership card. Temporary paper ID's shouldn't be accepted at all for any purpose.
If you do have an AARP membership card, you still shouldn't be able to pay with a check because **** you it's ****ing 2020. **** me Grandma, might as well pay in Union currency or count out mill coins or some bull****.
I have had a checking account for many years. In recent years I use actual paper checks for sending payments in the mail (mortgage payment, water bill, telephone bill, gas bill, car insurance, electric bill, charity donations etc) but I always use my debit card associated with my checking account for in-store purchases such as at Kroger, Home Depot and other stores. I think it is useful to use a checking account in BOTH ways. Don't limit yourself to ONLY a debit card or only a paper check..... use both, whenever you prefer one method over another.
If your utility companies offer autopay, take advantage of it. All you have to do is make sure you have enough money in your account to cover it. I started with a set amount in my checking account and then set up direct deposit to deposit enough money from my paycheck to cover all the utilities. When I get my statement each month, I see how close the balance is to the original amount. If it's dropping each time, then I increase the amount I deposit from my paycheck. Of course if I write other checks on that account, I have to make sure there's enough left to cover everything. Most of the time, however, I don't worry about as long as the amount of money going in is the same as the amount going out.
You should never give authorization for companies to take money out of your bank automatically. A customer of comcast had 1k taken out of their account cause of a error and they had a hell of a time refunding it back.
I've been doing it for years with all my utilities and have never had a problem. Of course I don't consider companies like Comcast or Dish or Directv in the same category as a public utility such as the gas and electric company or the water company either
When you open an account, you do get checks. And if someone fraudulently opens an account in your name, they get checks too.
Starter checks, which are intended for paying bills or something I guess. I'd like to think there's a reason, but it's probably not a good one.
We don't take those.
Personally, I don't think you should be able to pay with a check unless you have a signed AARP membership card. Temporary paper ID's shouldn't be accepted at all for any purpose.
If you do have an AARP membership card, you still shouldn't be able to pay with a check because **** you it's ****ing 2020. **** me Grandma, might as well pay in Union currency or count out mill coins or some bull****.
Obviously you are prejudiced against old / older people. Get a grip. Someday, if you are one of the lucky ones, you will be old too. Count your blessings. Dealing with customers paying with checks can be a pain, but what is so hard about it? yeah, it will slow you down. So what. Take a breath and relax. Worried about Ring Tender issues? Who cares, that's just one of Kroger Corporate's things that they are beginning to realize is not that important in the general scheme of things.
When you open an account, you do get checks. And if someone fraudulently opens an account in your name, they get checks too.
Starter checks, which are intended for paying bills or something I guess. I'd like to think there's a reason, but it's probably not a good one.
We don't take those.
Personally, I don't think you should be able to pay with a check unless you have a signed AARP membership card. Temporary paper ID's shouldn't be accepted at all for any purpose.
If you do have an AARP membership card, you still shouldn't be able to pay with a check because **** you it's ****ing 2020. **** me Grandma, might as well pay in Union currency or count out mill coins or some bull****.
Obviously you are prejudiced against old / older people. Get a grip. Someday, if you are one of the lucky ones, you will be old too. Count your blessings. Dealing with customers paying with checks can be a pain, but what is so hard about it? yeah, it will slow you down. So what. Take a breath and relax. Worried about Ring Tender issues? Who cares, that's just one of Kroger Corporate's things that they are beginning to realize is not that important in the general scheme of things.
It's good your manager called the police-our store is reluctant to do so. They just escort the problem customer out the door and sometimes tell them not to come back
