How did people get some money out of the bank in the olden days?

In the olden days, people accessed their money from banks by physically visiting a bank branch. They would present a bankbook or a note to the teller, who would then withdraw the requested amount from their account, often paying out in cash. Transactions were recorded manually, and identification was less formal than today. In some cases, people also used checks, which were written orders to the bank to pay a specified amount to a designated person or bearer.