How it works
From your till to your bank, without the queue
The whole service is four steps and one monthly statement. Here is what each one actually involves, and what we need from you.
We install
A surveyor checks power, network, flooring and delivery access, then recommends a machine sized to your takings. Installation and staff training is typically a single morning.
You deposit
Staff feed notes in at the point they would otherwise skim the till. Every note is validated and counted; every deposit is time-stamped against the member of staff who made it.
We collect
An insured national cash-in-transit partner empties the safe on your schedule. Nobody on your payroll walks anywhere with a cash bag again.
You're credited
Funds reach your bank with same-day value*, and the deposit, the rate applied and the running total appear in your portal.
The hardware
Three machines, sized to your takings
We specify from a range rather than selling one box to everybody. The right machine is the smallest one that comfortably absorbs your busiest week.
| Machine | Capacity | Speed | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact deposit safe CompuSafe 150 class |
1,500 notes | Single or bunch feed | Small to midsize retailers wanting quick, secure deposit in a small footprint |
| Mid-volume validator DF4 class · CEN IV |
2,500 notes | 150 notes/min | Medium-volume retailers where security and process both matter |
| High-volume validator D6 class · CEN IV |
10,000 notes | 300 notes/min | Busy cash environments: larger retail, hospitality, bookmakers, supermarkets |
All validating machines use Bank of England certified sorters. CEN IV rated safe bodies on the mid and high-volume units. Exact model and rental are confirmed on your quote after the site survey.
What we need from you
The survey checklist
Have these to hand and an assessment takes about twenty minutes.
Your numbers
Weekly or annual cash takings, roughly what your bank charges you to deposit, how many staff hours a week go on counting and banking, and any current smart safe or CIT contract with its expiry date.
Your site
Ground floor space with power and network, a solid floor, and delivery access. We check alarm and CCTV arrangements too — they affect insurance, not eligibility.
Questions
The things people ask first
How long does installation take?
A site survey first — we check power, network, floor and access. Installation itself is typically a morning, including training your team. Most sites are depositing the same day.
Who owns the cash once it is in the safe?
It remains yours. What changes is that it is validated, counted and insured inside the machine rather than loose in a till or a night safe, and the cash-in-transit partner carries the risk from collection onwards.
What happens if the safe rejects a note?
It is returned immediately for the member of staff to inspect. A rejected note is almost always a genuine note in poor condition — but occasionally it is a counterfeit you would otherwise have banked and lost, with no recourse.
How often do you collect?
On a schedule set by your volumes and your capacity — anywhere from daily to fortnightly. Because you are credited on validation rather than on collection, the schedule affects logistics, not your cashflow.
Do I need a phone line or broadband?
The safe needs a network connection to report deposits. Standard broadband is fine; where a site has no usable connection we can look at a mobile data option during the survey.
What is the contract length?
Terms are agreed per customer and set out in writing before you sign, alongside the rate and the projected saving. There are no charges on your quote that are not on your invoice.
What if I already have a smart safe?
Tell us who with, what model and when the contract expires. A good part of our work is replacing arrangements that started well and quietly got expensive.
Do you handle coin as well as notes?
Note validation and deposit is the core of the service. Coin handling is assessed site by site — tell us your coin volumes in the assessment and we will tell you honestly whether it is worth automating.
Find out what your cash is really costing you
A free site assessment and a one-page quote: the safe, your rate per £100, and your projected annual saving. No obligation, no pressure.
Book a free assessment