Man Traps Bank For 260 Years After They Denied To Let Him Close Am Account With A $1.31 Balance For Free

In this article, we will share with you a funny money story. The story is about this guy's battle with a hometown bank in Pennsylvania.

After moving to Michigan, the OP tried to close a nearly empty account but got stuck with a pesky inactivity fee threat. Not giving in, the OP came up with a smart move: he withdrew just one penny during a recent visit to the bank.

This not only saved him from the fee but also got a puzzled look from the bank person. Moreover, this one penny has kept the account active for another 260 years.

If you're chuckling and wondering how a tiny coin can outsmart a bank, stick around for more details on the OP's crafty money move and his amusing run-in with the bank staff.

Let's dig into the details:

The OP completely forgot about the bank account until the bank sent him a notification

OP's plan will last for a really long time, and he won't have to pay any fees

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