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Atm - Making A Deposit

skbird

By skbird
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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skbird Contributor
skbird
Posted

OK, here's a question I haven't seen addressed. I just got a new bank account - my old one is a credit union (which I kept) but doesn't have their own ATM. So deposits are made in person. My new bank has plenty of ATMs. I was excited about not having to race to the bank while it was open to deposit checks when I suddenly remembered, gee, how do I seal the envelope? I mean, sure, I can bring scotch tape with me everywhere, or I could be really organized and stuff the envelope at home or at work and tape it shut there (or ask someone to lick it for me) but what about when I'm there at the machine?

I asked inside if tucking the flap in would suffice but was told no, it wouldn't.

What do you guys do?

Stephanie

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elonwy Enthusiast
elonwy
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I lick my finger then wipe it on the envelope then wash my hands as soon as possible. If it doesn't make it for the whole strip, I use another finger. I actually did this pre-gluten-free cause I got a papercut on my tongue once from an ATM envelope. That sucked.

Elonwy

jenvan Collaborator
jenvan
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I second Elonwy--I'll lick a fingertip or a knuckle and use that...or if you're really good B) you can sort of strategically "spit" on the envelope too :P

elonwy Enthusiast
elonwy
Posted

Yeah I don't think I could strategically spit on my own chin.

Another idea I just had would be pre-moistened towellettes. I've been thinking of finding some gluten-free ones ( theres gotta be some) just to carry around with me for the constant hand wiping that I now do.

Elonwy

KaitiUSA Enthusiast
KaitiUSA
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I keep a mini size Purell(which are gluten free) in my pocket book and could use that for it.

Rachel--24 Collaborator
Rachel--24
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I've tried the whole licking each finger thing before but then every time I'd forget to wash my hands ...so it kind of defeated the purpose. :huh:

Guest nini
Guest nini
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I keep one of those sponge bottles for wetting stamps in my car... it's always got water in it and you just put the spongey part on the glue... I get the self stick stamps so I didn't need it at home anymore. You can usually find them at office supply stores.

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Jnkmnky Collaborator
Jnkmnky
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Keep a roll of scotch tape in your glove compartment.

skbird Contributor
skbird
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Wow, good suggestions. I'd have to not use the finger version though, because I know I wouldn't remember to wash it off first.

I actually had a gluten dream last night about licking an envelope!!!

I was just thinking today the by-product of NOT licking those envelopes is no more papercuts on my tongue. Those are not fun!

Thanks!

Stephanie

jkmunchkin Rising Star
jkmunchkin
Posted

LOL. I just sent out my wedding invitations and made my fiance lick all the envelopes. Talk about having the best excuse ever why I couldn't do it!!

cdford Contributor
cdford
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Unless you have change in the envelope, you don't have to stick the entire thing...just enough to keep the paperwork in it. I use my little fingers because I am less likely to contaminate any food if I forget to wash as soon as I get somewhere. Another possibility is to buy a sheet of stickers and use them as envelope seals. You can get the expensive ones at the office supply store, but the cheap kid's ones would probably work. They could be kept in the glove compartment or, if you are like me and take it everywhere with you, in your planner.

burdee Enthusiast
burdee
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I know this solution doesn't apply to wetting envelopes while making bank deposits, but I had to share my envelope sealing story ... I often have an empty mug with a tea bag sitting in my studio where I address and send cards to friends. So I use the old tea bag which is still rather moist to wet the envelope and throw the teabag away afterwards. :lol: That's just enough moisture and I don't have to contaminate anything. I also add scotch tape when the envelop doesn't seem like it had enough glue (gluten!). :)

BURDEE

2old4 Rookie
2old4
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I can't remember the brand, but there are envelopes out there that have the pull off sticker papers (like fedex envelopes have) just pull off and stick together.

Rachel--24 Collaborator
Rachel--24
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I can't remember the brand, but there are envelopes out there that have the pull off sticker papers (like fedex envelopes have) just pull off and stick together.

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I have those envelopes...the brand is Mead. I don't think you can use those for banking though..can you? I wouldn't know cuz I always go inside to the teller.

mommida Enthusiast
mommida
Posted

I just keep a glue stick handy.

mytummyhurts Contributor
mytummyhurts
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I had the TV on in the background today and I heard a commercial for Bank of America where they said that there ATMs were no longer going to require envelopes. That you just put the money in and it scans in and figures out how much it is. If it's a check it scans it and prints a copy of the check on the receipt. I think this is pretty cool for celiacs, even though I don't use them. Non-celiacs may not be very excited about it. I just heard the commercial though, so I'm not sure if I understood exactly what they are doing.

gf4life Enthusiast
gf4life
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I like the glue stick idea. For ladies it would be easy to carry in a purse. Or it could be kept in the glove compartment.

I usually use my fingers, if I am not near a sink. At home I use a paper napkin, moistened with water and sponge that along the glue on the envelope. I do keep wet wipes in the car and we use them all the time to wash our hands. I would never think to bring one with me to the ATM. But I would be able to wash as soon as I got back to the car.

Our bank is out of town, so we don't go there often. We do direct deposit of all paychecks, tax returns, etc. We only deposit at an ATM a few times a year when we get some unexpected check from somewhere that is too large to cash at the local grocery store...

jknnej Collaborator
jknnej
Posted

I lick my finger or use a waterbottle I carry around- I live in Arizona so I carry one 24/7.

For Wells Fargo anyway, you have to use their envelopes or the ATM won't read the deposit. :(

I never ever put my fingers in my mouth when I'm out in public so I don't need to worry about forgetting to wash my hands. I bite my nails but only once I've gotten somewhere and scrubbed...I'm a total germaphobe!!!!

skbird Contributor
skbird
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I know this solution doesn't apply to wetting envelopes while making bank deposits, but I had to share my envelope sealing story ... I often have an empty mug with a tea bag sitting in my studio where I address and send cards to friends.  So I use the old tea bag which is still rather moist to wet the envelope and throw the teabag away afterwards.  :lol:  That's just enough moisture and I don't have to contaminate anything.  I also add scotch tape when the envelop doesn't seem like it had enough glue (gluten!).  :)

BURDEE

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OMG! You are SO going to confuse some poor CSI person... HAHAHAHAHA!

Good idea, and good resourcefulness...

Stephanie

skbird Contributor
skbird
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LOL. I just sent out my wedding invitations and made my fiance lick all the envelopes. Talk about having the best excuse ever why I couldn't do it!!

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OMG, maybe "Susan" - George Costanza's fiancée on Seinfeld was Celiac! LOL! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Wow, this became an interesting thread over the weekend....

Stephanie

skbird Contributor
skbird
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I had the TV on in the background today and I heard a commercial for Bank of America where they said that there ATMs were no longer going to require envelopes. That you just put the money in and it scans in and figures out how much it is. If it's a check it scans it and prints a copy of the check on the receipt. I think this is pretty cool for celiacs, even though I don't use them. Non-celiacs may not be very excited about it. I just heard the commercial though, so I'm not sure if I understood exactly what they are doing.

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Sounds interesting, but I'd guess you had to feed in the bills one at a time (I'm thinking of a soda machine now) and we all know how much fun that is, when they keep popping back out. Or, what if you have a bunch of bills to put in, and you're standing there forever feeding them in - you'd be more vulnerable... hmmm..... not sure what to think of this.

Stephanie

Guest gliX
Guest gliX
Posted

wait, envelopes aren't gluten free?

i didn't even know..what bad ingredient do they have?

well i guess i better quit my job at the post office..

KaitiUSA Enthusiast
KaitiUSA
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wait, envelopes aren't gluten free?

i didn't even know..what bad ingredient do they have?

well i guess i better quit my job at the post office..

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They are talking about the part you have to lick to close it....glues and some adhesives can have gluten in it so thats why.

Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
Posted

There are actually new envelopes at the ATM's here which are lick free. You just flip the sticky part open and they stick! They are great :D

aikiducky Apprentice
aikiducky
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I was at the post office the other day and I swear, they didn't have a single sponge thingy in the whole post office! :rolleyes: My husband was getting really impatient, finally I asked him to do it and he said no way. The glue, honey, I said, it could have gluten in it. Ohhh... (big eyes) sorry...then he licked the darn envelopes shut and we could get out of there. :D What a drama, about a couple envelopes...it's not his fault, he honestly didn't realize, and he hates the taste of that glue, poor guy.

Pauliina

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