Avoid Coinstar - Use HSBC!!

westv

Lokolo wrote: »

If they don't, ask if nearby branches do. I think SS said they can look up to see if branches have them? (although I am not 100% on this!)

Ok thanks. After a clear out I've found £107.62 in loose change!

nesssie1702

Whatever's wrong with getting empty money bags from the bank and counting out the money yourself?

That way you're not giving Coinstar their 7% cut :eek:

rb10

If you know that it's exactly £107.62, then you've clearly counted it yourself already, which makes the coin machine redundant. Just put it in plastic bags and take it to the counter.

Valli

I love coinstar - because loads of people 'miss' emptying the reject slot.

Found over £2 in one once - inc. 2 x £1 coins!

westv

rb10 wrote: »

If you know that it's exactly £107.62, then you've clearly counted it yourself already, which makes the coin machine redundant. Just put it in plastic bags and take it to the counter.

Ok. I was just thinking that using the coin machine would be better than paying in £107 in loose change during a lunchtime. If it's all bagged up is it quick for the cashier to sort it?

Valli

They weigh it.

Ask your bank for some cash bags and bag it up accordingly - £1 for copper - not mixed ie all 2p or all 1p etc...
Then when you pay it in they weigh it. Ask if they have a daily maximum. Post Offices will take it too.

rb10

westv wrote: »

Ok. I was just thinking that using the coin machine would be better than paying in £107 in loose change during a lunchtime. If it's all bagged up is it quick for the cashier to sort it?

They just weigh it, make sure the different values of coin are in separate bags (so 1p's in one bag, 2p's in another, ...).

Tbh, it really doesn't take that long to sit down and count even a few hundred pounds of coin, just clear the kitchen table, and get counting!

westv

Valli wrote: »

They weigh it.

Ask your bank for some cash bags and bag it up accordingly - £1 for copper - not mixed ie all 2p or all 1p etc...
Then when you pay it in they weigh it. Ask if they have a daily maximum. Post Offices will take it too.

Thanks.

JimmyTheWig

nesssie1702 wrote: »

Whatever's wrong with getting empty money bags from the bank and counting out the money yourself?

That way you're not giving Coinstar their 7% cut :eek:

Most banks have a limit of a few bags per customer per day (other than kids' and charities' accounts).
By using the HSBC machines you avoid the harsh Coinstar charges and the bank's limits.

PJHilder

Can they only be used on current accounts or are there any savings accounts I can use it with?