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Discover our money counters


It sounds simple: a money counter is a machine that counts bills. But what else can a money counting machine do, and how does it work? Read on to find out.

Manual Counting: Slow and Risky
Every business that handles cash has to count it. Counting bills by hand takes valuable time and leaves room for human error, inconsistent results, and counterfeits.

Automatic Counting: The Solution
Safescan eliminates these risks. Our bill counters count and verify cash much faster and more accurately than anyone can by hand.

Why choose a money counter?


Money counters, also known as bill counters or currency counters, do more than tally your bills. Their advanced features help you streamline your workflow and cash management significantly.

A real-life example: a retail chain with multiple registers holds about $10,000 in cash per store each day. Its employees need 10 to 30 minutes to count a single cash drawer, and cash managers need even longer to recount and process the cash for the entire store. With a money counting machine, they save 7 to 25 minutes per register..

How does a money counter work?


Money counters may seem complex, but they are actually quite simple:

1. Place a stack of bills in the hopper.
2. The machine detects the bills (or you press start) and activates the feed roller.
3. The roller picks up each bill individually.
4. The bill passes the sensors, where it is scanned and counted.
5. The bill is placed in the stacker and added to the count.
6. The money counter repeats this process at full speed until the entire stack is counted.
7. The total number of bills (and, depending on the model, the total value) appears on the display.

Features That Matter


Safescan money counting machines do a lot more than count bills. Our most advanced models offer multi-currency support, value counting, advanced counterfeit detection, and professional sorting options, all to make your job easier.

Multi-Currency Counting


Safescan bill counters can process multiple currencies, including U.S. dollars, Canadian dollars, and Mexican pesos. Whether a machine can process multiple denominations and currencies at the same time depends on whether it offers value counting.

Powerful Value Counting


Different bill counters offer different counting features. Most entry-level machines count the quantity of one denomination at a time, so you have to sort your bills before loading them. These are known as sort counters..

More advanced money counters have currency and denomination recognition. They know which denomination they are counting and what it is worth, so they can count mixed bills ($10, $50, $100, and so on) and calculate the total value. These machines are known as value counters, mixed bill counters, or currency discriminators.

Some value counters can even count multiple currencies together and sort them for you. It is easy to see why they are so popular: they take the work off your hands, save valuable time, and reduce the risk of errors.

Advanced Counterfeit Detection


Money counting machines do not just count bills. They also check whether each bill is genuine, which protects your business against losses from accepting counterfeits.

As the machine processes a bill, it moves it past various sensors that detect different anti-counterfeiting features. The more (and more varied) sensors a cash counting machine has, the more features it checks.

The most advanced bill counters use CIS (Contact Image Sensor) technology. Besides checking common features such as ultraviolet ink, infrared ink, magnetic ink, metallic threads, size, and thickness, they also scan the image printed on the bill. That gives you 100% accurate detection, every time.

Professional Bill Sorting


Businesses that handle large volumes of cash, such as supermarkets, banks, and currency exchanges, benefit from a money counter with sorting capabilities. These machines count and verify your bills like other money counters, and they can also sort them by several characteristics.

Currency & Denomination Sorting: Select the currency (and/or denomination) you want, and the machine places every other bill in a separate pocket. Only the selected bills go to the main stacker.

Authentication Sorting: During counting, the machine automatically moves suspected counterfeits to the separate pocket. Only the bills it considers genuine go to the main stacker.

Face & Orientation Sorting: If you want neat stacks with all bills facing the same way, this feature sets aside every bill with a different orientation than the first, making them easy to collect and stack.

(ATM) Fitness Sorting: The most advanced money counting machines even recognize the physical condition of each bill. Dirty, torn, or taped bills go to the reject pocket, so only bills fit for recirculation and ATM use go to the main stacker.

Efficient Bill Feeding: Back Loading vs. Continuous Feeding


Back-loading bill counters count one stack at a time, so you have to wait until the count is finished before adding the next stack. That, along with the lower price, makes them a good fit for smaller businesses.

Top-loading bill counters let you keep adding bills while the machine is counting. This continuous feeding makes them faster and more efficient. Our top loaders also offer more advanced features and counterfeit detection, which makes them the right choice for larger businesses that handle a lot of cash.

Choosing the Right Money Counting Machine


Now that you know more about the different features, you can choose the money counter that best fits your needs.

Entry-Level:
Looking for an entry-level bill counter with back loading and basic counterfeit detection? Take a look at the Safescan 2210 and Safescan 2250.

High-Volume:
Need to count large volumes of sorted bills without stopping? The Safescan 2850 offers continuous feeding, a counting speed of up to 1,500 bills per minute, and a value calculator that shows the value of the bills counted.

Midrange:
If you process large quantities of mixed bills and value high-level counterfeit detection, the Safescan 2865-S is a great fit. This value counter quickly and accurately counts and verifies all your bills. Need even stronger protection? The Safescan 2885-S adds extra sensors that detect sophisticated counterfeits, including the Superdollar.

Professional:
For businesses that need to process multiple currencies, need sorting options, or manage an ATM, we recommend the Safescan 2985-SC or Safescan 2995-SC. These professional currency discriminators count, verify, and sort your bills quickly, accurately, and without interruption.

Frequently Asked Questions


How accurate are money counters?

Money counters (or bill counters) are extremely accurate. They count precisely and, depending on the model, offer reliable counterfeit detection.

How fast are bill counters?

Counting speed varies by model. Most machines count between 1,000 and 1,500 bills per minute.

Can a money counter be connected to a computer or printer?

Yes. Most money counters can be connected to a printer or computer to print or export results. This differs by model, so always check whether the option is available. Compatible models work with the Safescan TP-230 receipt printer and Safescan Money Counting Software (MCS).

Do bill counters need regular maintenance?

Bills can carry a lot of dust and dirt into your bill counter. Regular cleaning, for example with Safescan cleaning cards, and occasional maintenance are recommended for the best results.

What is the warranty on a money counter?

All Safescan bill counters come with a 3-year warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

What features should I consider when choosing a banknote counter?

What features should I look for in a money counting machine?

- Do I want to count mixed denominations?
- How many bills do I count on average?
- How important is counterfeit detection to me?
- Do I need to process multiple currencies?
- Do I need to sort bills?

Discover all our cash handling products


Safescan offers everything you need to manage your money counting and verification. From money counters to coin counters and sorters, money counting scales, counterfeit detectors, and cash drawers. We have it all. Simply choose the best fit for your business to get started today!