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Discover our counterfeit money detectors


Security is key for any business that handles cash, which is why reliable and accurate cash verification matters. Read on to learn more about our counterfeit money detectors, the different types available, and how each one works.

Accepting Counterfeits: A Costly Mistake
Accepting a counterfeit bill directly impacts the financial health of your business. You lose the value of the transaction, and you may also lose the trust of your customers. To make up for those losses, you might need to raise prices, which can weaken your competitive position and your sales.

Counterfeit Detection: The Solution
The solution is simple: check your cash payments. A counterfeit detector stops fake bills before they end up in your cash drawer and cost your business money.

Why choose a counterfeit money detector?


Automating your counterfeit detection has many benefits. One of the most important is the extra security and confidence it gives you and your staff at the register.

Counterfeit bill detectors also deter counterfeiters and fraudsters. When they walk into your store and see a counterfeit detector at the register, they often take their fake bills elsewhere. That protects your business before a fake is even offered.

A counterfeit detector also pays for itself. Stopping just three or four counterfeit bills can be enough to earn back your investment, which makes it a very cost-effective solution.

How does a counterfeit money detector work?


Counterfeit detectors are easy to use, but how they work depends on the type. Counterfeit pens and UV detectors are manual tools: they help you check certain security features, but you make the final call. Automatic detectors do the work for you and tell you whether a bill is genuine or a possible counterfeit.

How does a UV counterfeit detector work?


1. Place the bill under the UV light.
2. The hidden ultraviolet features become visible.
3. Check that the right elements light up.*
4. Decide whether the bill is genuine or counterfeit.

*You can check which elements should light up with our free bill verification guide.

How does an automatic counterfeit bill detector work?


1. Insert the bill into the counterfeit detector.
2. The detector moves the bill past its sensors.
3. The sensors scan the bill's security features.
4. The detector verifies the bill based on the scanned information.
5. If the bill is genuine, a checkmark appears on the screen.
6. If the bill is a suspected counterfeit, an error code appears on the screen.

Features That Matter


Counterfeit money detectors are more than lamps and scanners. They offer powerful detection, full bill verification, and peace of mind now and in the future.

Powerful UV Detection


Modern bills, credit cards, passports, and driver's licenses contain special ultraviolet ink that only becomes visible under the right UV light. Safescan UV counterfeit detectors provide bright UV light at the right wavelength, so this ink lights up clearly and is easy to check.

Bright White Light Detection


Because UV features are checked so often, they are usually the first thing counterfeiters try to copy. That is why some UV detectors also have a white light, which helps you check watermarks and microprinting for an extra layer of security.

This makes them a good fit for restaurants, bars, hotels, and other hospitality businesses that verify both cash and ID documents.

Automatic "Full Bill" Detection


If you only need to verify cash and no other documents, an automatic counterfeit detector is a smart choice. It verifies bills for you by scanning up to seven security features: infrared ink, magnetic ink, metallic threads, watermarks, color, size, and thickness. That is far more than any manual detector can check. In less than 0.5 seconds, you know whether a bill is genuine or a possible counterfeit.

100% Accurate Detection


Our automatic detectors are regularly tested at central banks against the most sophisticated counterfeits to make sure they catch every one. That gives you 100% accurate counterfeit detection, every time.

Free Currency & Firmware Updates


Safescan counterfeit detectors are built to last for years, thanks to their quality and their ability to adapt.

Automatic detectors know which security features belong where on each bill because of the currency data installed on them. Whenever new bills are issued or new counterfeits are discovered, you can update your Safescan detector by downloading and installing our free currency and firmware updates..

Choosing the Right Counterfeit Money Detector


To choose the right product for your business, start by defining your counterfeit detection needs. Looking for a countertop detector that can verify both bills and ID documents? Then take a look at the Safescan 50 and Safescan 70. These UV detectors check bills, credit cards, passports, driver's licenses, and other ID documents, which makes them a great fit for businesses that handle reservations or age checks.

Need a fast counterfeit bill detector that does the checking for you? Then take a look at the Safescan 185-S. This automatic detector verifies bills on seven security features and checks eight currencies, including USD, CAD, and MXN, inserted in any direction. It is also suitable for detecting the Superdollar. Add the optional Safescan LB-105 rechargeable battery and you can use it anywhere, without a power outlet.

For a quick check at every register, the Safescan 30 counterfeit pen is a simple, low-cost option. It works with all currencies and fits easily in any cash drawer.

All Safescan counterfeit detectors are built to high quality standards and come with a three-year warranty, so you can verify your cash accurately and reliably for years to come.

Frequently Asked Questions


How can I spot a fake bill?

If you do not have a counterfeit detector, you can check bills with the "feel, tilt, check" method. Feel the raised printing, tilt the bill to see the color-shifting ink, and hold it up to the light to check the watermark and security thread.

Which currencies can counterfeit detectors check?

Manual detectors, such as UV detectors and counterfeit pens, work with all currencies. Automatic detectors check the currencies installed on them. The Safescan 185-S, for example, checks USD, CAD, MXN, EUR, GBP, CHF, CNY, and HKD.

Are counterfeit pens reliable?

A counterfeit pen is a quick and affordable first check. Its ink reacts to the starch found in ordinary paper, so it helps you spot fakes printed on regular paper. Because it checks only one feature, it works best alongside a UV detector or an automatic counterfeit detector.

How long does a counterfeit detector last?

Most counterfeit detectors are very durable and work reliably for many years. Automatic detectors can be updated whenever new bills are issued or new counterfeits are discovered, so they stay future-proof. For the Safescan 50 and Safescan 70, a replacement UV tube is available, so your UV detector keeps working for years.

What should I do if I have accepted a counterfeit bill?

Do not return it to the person who gave it to you. Contact your local police department or the nearest U.S. Secret Service field office and hand over the bill. They will keep it safe and guide you through the next steps.

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Safescan offers everything you need to manage your money counting and counterfeit detection. From counterfeit money detectors to money counters, coin counters and sorters, money counting scales, and cash drawers. Choose the best fit for your business and get started today.