US Banks That Sell Coin Rolls Without Account?

"Credit unions seem to be picky though."

Sometimes instead of just picking up $20 - $25 in cents and nickels from one credit union branch I'll drive a route to pick up smaller amounts at 3-4 branches.

Last time I did this:
Branch 1: "May I have your member number please?" So I gave it to her.
Branch 2: "You're a member, right" Answering 'Yes' was enough for her.
Branch 3: [Looks at me strange for a second, and then complies] to my polite request
Branch 4: [All smiles, no questions asked]

My point is that it really varies. All with in the same credit union I had 4 different responses to the same request ($6 in pennies, $4 in nickels)

That usually goes smoother due to bypassing the awkward 10 minute delay where the tellers/head teller need to do all sorts of trades, paperwork, etc to compile a box from the safe. Going for low amount which might be in their drawers is much easier.

I only know about my own personal CU though (ESL In Rochester, not in Buffalo)

While we're on this topic, I've been meaning to go over to Canada for a box of pennies and maybe some nickels. Any tips/suggestions on how the banks over there would handle it?

I get my rolls from all over all of the time; rarely asked about an account. I agree that it is best to ask for smaller amounts, as having the teller get up to get a box sometimes requires paperwork to be filled out, and this will many times require an account number from you. Smaller amounts the tellers usually have in the drawer, and you have a greater chance of getting CWR's that way.

When I first started roll hunting, I didn't have any accounts with the local banks. I tried buying boxes from three different branches. The first two didn't ask if I had an account. The third did ask. Like everyone says, it varies.

You asked for alternatives, and there is one that I can think of: Go to a bank that has a coin machine and ask to buy bags of coin. One of the local banks here has a coin machine and told me that they will gladly sell bagged coins to non-members. It is a win-win for them. They don't have to deal with it taking space in the vault until the pickup, and they won't have to pay any additional fees to their carrier for counting (if applicable).

I know the bags of pennies are $50, and I'm pretty sure the bags of halves are $1000.

The other thing I'd suggest is that you tell them your circumstances. Tell them that you are a Canadian just down there for the weekend, and that you collect U.S. coins, to which you have limited access in Canada. That will let them know that it is a one time thing, and that they will never see the coins again. I think the teller would be far more likely to help you out.

Also, as suggested above, if you only want a few rolls, I doubt anyone is going to ask. They'll just grab them from their tray and give them to you.