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Smart Safes: a smart move for cost efficiency

More and more retailers are looking for efficient and secure ways to manage their cash. Although digital payments remain popular, cash is still an important means of payment for many people. For retailers, this means that cash handling needs to be as efficient as possible - and, of course, secure.  

 

Two steps toward smarter cash management

Step 1: cash-in-transit 

Many retailers have already taken the first step by opting for professional cash-in-transit services. Security is key and going to the bank is becoming increasingly outdated. Cash-in-transit eliminates the need to visit a bank or ATM in person to deposit cash. It saves a lot of time as depositing cash involves preparing the seal bag, going to the bank or ATM and often requires two people for security.  

Step 2: a (smart) safe solution  

A logical next step for many retailers is to invest in a (smart) safe. Excess cash from tills can be securely locked away until cash-in-transit professionals collect it. As well as security, efficiency is a key driver here. There are different cash management solutions to suit your business and any cash volume. 

 

DEPOSIT BOX [RetailBox or Bbox] 

The simplest solution is an in-store deposit box. You count the money, place it in a sealed bag and deposit it in the safe. This saves time and greatly improves security. Key benefits: 

  • Money is safely stored in the [RetailBox/Bbox] and is always insured. 
  • When the safe is full, a cash-in-transit is automatically scheduled.
  • Money is credited to your bank account daily.

 

SMART SAFE [B-Safe]  

For even greater convenience and efficiency, there's a range of smart safes available to suit different cash volumes. The smart safe counts money automatically and sends an alarm when it needs to be emptied. Key benefits:  

  • All the features of a safe deposit box  
  • No more manual counting and recounting  
  • Automatic banknote authenticity check 

'I wish we'd done this sooner. Placing your Sealbag in your shop or store is easy!

Happy shopkeeper

Success story of a RetailBox in a grocery store

A food and grocery retailing group had the following challenge: the hard-working shop owners, mostly franchisees, wanted their staff to feel safer on the floor. They also wanted to spend less time handling cash. 

The Retail Box solution looked like a win-win for the business at every level. One of the first steps was to eliminate the need for trips to the bank. To achieve this, it was essential to install a secure safe in the shops. This allowed cash to be deposited directly into the store, eliminating trips to the bank and ensuring that the cash remained secure and accessible only to authorised Brink's personnel. A simple and user-friendly solution for all staff. 

To improve cash flow, the process was streamlined by automatically collecting cash and seamlessly depositing funds into the bank account after each deposit. The result? More time to focus on customers, while keeping staff safe in the store. 

Benefits

A happy shopkeeper comments: I wish we'd done this sooner. Placing your Sealbag in your shop or store is easy! No need to organise a collection. And when it's emptied and collected, they bring change too. Once the money is in the safe, it's fully insured. And the money is available quickly. So yes, this safe is definitely a smart move. 

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