Banks report surge in $350 ATM withdrawals across Sydney’s eastern suburbs ahead of tomorrow’s NRL Grand Final

CASH FLOW: Australia’s major banks have reported an unusual spike in customers withdrawing exactly $350 across Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

ATMs in Double Bay, Bondi Junction, Paddington and Woollahra were among the hardest hit, with several reportedly running out of cash by Saturday lunchtime.

“Normally people withdraw a range of amounts,” says one banking analyst. “But today, everyone seems to need precisely $350.”

One local Roosters supporter told DBT the money is for “general Grand Final expenses” and declined to elaborate further.

Banks are restocking machines tonight ahead of another expected surge in withdrawals immediately after the final whistle.