A Florida man born without arms says a Tampa bank would not let him cash a check because he couldn't provide a thumbprint.
Steve Valdez didn't have an account at a Bank of America location in downtown Tampa, where he tried to cash a check from his wife last week. However, Valdez has prosthetic arms and is unable to provide a thumbprint. He says he presented two forms of identification but was still denied.
He says a bank manager told him he could either come back to the bank with his wife or open an account himself.
Bank of America spokeswoman Nicole Nastacie said the bank has apologized to Valdez. Nastacie said the bank should have "offered alternative requirements if an individual is not able to give a thumbprint."
cheezymadman on September 4th, 2017 at 18:49 UTC »
What banks require a thumbprint for cashing checks? Mine just needs my ID.
szekeres81 on September 4th, 2017 at 18:42 UTC »
However, Valdez has prosthetic arms and is unable to provide a thumbprint. He says he presented two forms of identification but was still denied.
Use just a tad bit of common sense, random clerk
Johnnyvezai on September 4th, 2017 at 18:39 UTC »
On the plus side, he won't leave any fingerprints at the scene of a crime!