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Nearly all coin-counting machines charge a so-called "convenience fee" of 8 or 9% for the "privilege" of converting your coins to paper currency. A smart consumer should never pay a "convenience" fee because that's a code phrase for a charge that's usually far higher than the actual cost of the service provided.
There are two ways to avoid the fee:
> Some CoinStar machines will let you convert your coins to a gift card. But again, a smart consumer knows that a gift card locks you into spending money at the store that issued it, and may come with strings such as its own usage (or non-usage) charges.
> Larger banks often will count coins for free or for a much lower fee. In the northeast US there is a major chain bank (green logo, 2-letter name) that will count coins for free even if you don't have an account with them.
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Can you receive cash for your coins?
most grocery stores have arrangements to convert coins into cash e.g. Ralphs has coinstar machines.HOWEVER ...Unless you can find one that will convert the coins for free, CoinStar and similar machines are a **VERY** bad deal. Most of them keep anywhere from 8 to 10 cents out of every dollar you put in as a so-called "convenience" fee. Check with a few larger banks. In some cases they'll take wrapped coins with no extra charge. If you live in the northeastern US there is a major bank chain that will count coins for anyone about 6%, even if you don't have an account. Some smaller banks may charge less or do it for free.
How many ways are there to pay credit card bills?
You can pay your credit card bill by check through the mail, use your bank accounts bill pay system to pay electronically or use a debit card to pay by phone or on the credit card companies website.
Where can you use your horizon credit card?
may I use it to pay bills
How can a person use chase online to pay their bills?
A person can use Chase online to pay their bills, by joing the Chase Online Banking system and from there work with Bill Pay to pay off bills online. A person can then continue this through the months.
Why do you have to pay 2.00 every time you want to withdraw cash from a ATM?
If you use your bank's own ATM machines (Bank of America, Citi, PNC, etc) there is probably not a fee. If you use another bank's ATM there will be a fee, both by that ATM and possibly also your bank. A double whammy, if you will. Hint - always carry at least $50. in cash. * jimmy in MD
Are there other machines like coinstar?
there might be!
Where are coinstar machines in Berkeley Ca.?
AnswerGo to http://locator.coinstar.comget a gps foo
Do Publix stores offer a service to change coins into bills?
Many Publix supermarkets have CoinStar machines that will count your change and pay out bills. The machine keeps a percentage as a service charge.
Where are coinstar machines in Salt Lake City Utah?
Think I saw one at Smith's on 400S.
How can you find more information about coin machines?
One can find information about coin machines on the 'Coinstar' website. Information about the different types of coin machines can also be found on Wikipedia.
Do coinstar machines weigh coins?
They are sorted by size and weight. Coins that are too lite or misshaped are spit out in the reject tray.
What company owns coinstar?
coinstar
Where can I find a coinstar?
Type in Coinstar in you search box. Coinstar locations can be found on your computer.
What are some locations where one can find coin counting machines?
Coinstar has a location finder on their website. They have locations all over the country and have machines in places like grocery stores and supermarkets.
When was Coinstar created?
Coinstar was created in 1991.
What is the population of Coinstar?
The population of Coinstar is 2,008.
Which places are vending machine suppliers?
A popular vending machine supplier is Coinstar. They sell products other than vending machines as well, but are known for their supply of vending machines pretty widely.
