The Best Money Counting Machines
Are you in a line of work where you handle a big amount of cash? If so, you know the pains of hand-counting bills at the end of a long day. Not only does it take a long time, but it also opens up room for a lot of error, especially if the day was a busy one and you are left exhausted. Thankfully, there's a solution: money counting machines. These devices provide a way to quickly and accurately count and sort bills. There are some great options for machines on the market, but you don’t just want any machine — you want one that goes above and beyond. That’s why we’ve put together this list. Read on for the best money counting machines.
Tacklife Store Bill Counting Machine
Time is money, and this bill counter will save you both in the long-run. It can count your bills at a crazy speed of 1,000 bills a minute. Years and years of practice could never get your hands to count at this speed. We love that it features an LED screen that is very easy to read while you count, and we also love that it features an external display that shows the count to your client or customer. This machine can detect counterfeit money as well as ripped or damaged bills using three different methods: ultraviolet, magnetic, and infrared.
Pros:
- Only 1 in 1,000,000 chance of missing counterfeit money
- Able to stack 200 bills
- Can count up to 1,000 bills per minute
Cons:
- Doesn’t count the value of money, only counts the number of bills
Cassida 6600 Business Grade Money Counting Machine
When you’re short on time but heavy on money, this bill counter is the one you want. Cassida has created a machine that can count 1,400 bills per minute and can hold up to 400 bills at once. That means some serious efficiency for you, which means less time counting your money and more time doing other things. The machine uses ultraviolet and magnetic sensors to detect counterfeit bills, and if it finds a bill that is not authentic, the bill counter stops counting and sounds an alarm and shows an error on the display screen. Then it starts right back up again, taking account of the counterfeit bill and subtracting it from the total.
Pros:
- Features retractable handle that makes it easy to carry
- Can count the total dollar value of bills when you put the same bills through the reader and select which bill you’re counting
- Compact size allows you to travel with it
- Counts bills 13 times faster than a hand count
Cons:
- May occasionally jam
Aneken Money Counter Machine
A penny saved
When you have money to count, you need a bill counter you can trust. This one from Aneken provides a reliable way to count totals and does so at a great value. This machine uses three different methods to detect counterfeit cash or bills that are damaged so that you don’t have to go through and manually check. The three different modes of this bill counter allow you to count, add, and batch your bills to make counting as easy as possible. Error messages on the screen let you know that something is off and needs to be checked. On top of all that, the hidden handle makes this a great machine to take with you wherever you may need to count money.
Pros:
- Holds 200 bills
- The hidden handle stays out of the way but is there when you need it
- Batch mode allows you to batch bills
Cons:
- Only counts number of bills, not dollar amount
Kaegue Money Counter Machine With UV/MG/IR/MT
In modern-day life, we use all kinds of machines every day. That can add up to a lot of mechanical noise, which is why we are fans of this Kaegue bill counter that is as quiet as a mouse. Well, maybe it’s not that quiet, but its noise levels are below 60 decibels, so you’ll barely even notice that it’s running. This machine also features a high-resolution VFD screen that shows you the count and displays any errors. The four methods of detecting counterfeit cash give you plenty of reassurance that no fake bills will get by. The methods are UV detection, magnetic detection, infrared detection, and metal thread.
Pros:
- Features big impeller that makes the machine work smoothly
- Able to count up to 1,000 bills per minute
- Alerts you when it finds a counterfeit bill
Cons:
- It’s quite a heavy machine, so if you need to lug it around, prepare to put some muscle into it
Kolibri Money Counter
I can see clearly now
The ability to control what is being counted when and what mode the machine is in is a very important part of a bill counter. This Kolibri one makes that very clear with its LED screen that shows exactly what’s going on. In addition to that, this machine features an automatic start and stop button as well as an auto error-clearing button. The fact that the bill path is straight on this counter means jams are less likely to happen, which is something you are sure to love. You can use all three modes of counterfeit detection together, or use them separately if you prefer one over the others.
Pros:
- Durable and built to last
- The compact size means you can take it with you anywhere
- Straight bill path leaves less room for jams
Cons:
- The count is off sometimes, so must run money through a couple of times
Frequently Asked Questions
Can UV light detect fake money?
Yes. UV scanners are one of the main types of detection used to find counterfeit bills. All US dollars (except for the $1 bill) have a UV stripe in the paper. That stripe can be seen with a backlight, but it is illuminated brightly when put under a UV light. If the stripe does not appear, that means that the bill is fake.
How does a money counting machine work?
When you place a stack of bills in a bill counter, the machine pulls each bill through one by one. In this process, the machine recognizes how many times a beam of light inside the machine is interrupted. By manually entering in the denomination of the bill on some machines, the counter can determine the amount of money that was run through it. However, other machines do not have this feature, so the counter simply counts how many times bills went through, and then you multiply that by the denomination and you have the total amount of money.
Can you mix bills in your money counter?
Because most bill counters are not able to detect which bill you are running through, you cannot mix bills in the machine. Instead, separate the bills and put alike bills through at the same time. Then, once you’ve run each stack of similar bills through the machine, you can count the total.