Change Boxes

Got a Change Box Full of  Foreign Coins and Notes?

Whether you’re a charity, retailer, school, or business, change boxes are an easy way to collect spare coins from staff, customers, or the public. Over time, though, these boxes tend to fill up with foreign, old, and damaged coins — coins that banks and high street machines simply won’t accept.

At Cash4Coins, we make it fast and easy to turn those full change boxes into real, spendable money. Our secure and fully insured service helps organisations across the UK recover the value locked away in mixed coins and notes — including ones banks won’t touch.

Why Change Boxes Fill Up with the Wrong Coins

Change boxes are designed to capture all spare change — but that means they often collect more than just usable British coins.

Here’s what usually ends up inside:

• Foreign coins and notes from holidays abroad 🌍

• Old £1 coins and withdrawn currency 💷

• Pre-decimal British coins (shillings, florins, sixpences) 🪙

• Damaged, corroded, or worn coins ⚙️

Over time, even a small collection of change boxes can represent hundreds or thousands of pounds in hidden value — money that could be donated, reinvested, or put to good use.

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Why Banks and Machines Refuse Change Boxes

Banks, coin counters, and supermarket machines may accept UK coins in perfect condition, but they don’t handle:

Type of Coin	Accepted by Banks?	Accepted by Cash4Coins?
Current UK coins	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Old £1 coins (round pounds)	❌ No	✅ Yes
Foreign coins & banknotes	❌ No	✅ Yes
Damaged or corroded coins	❌ No	✅ Yes
Pre-decimal or obsolete currency	❌ No	✅ Yes

That’s where a specialist service comes in. Instead of leaving full change boxes sitting in storage, Cash4Coins provides an effortless way to recover their value — without sorting or separating a single coin.

How to Exchange Change Boxes with Cash4Coins

We’ve designed a process that’s simple, secure, and fully transparent:

1. Send or arrange collection

   Post smaller quantities, or request a secure courier collection for large or multiple change boxes.

2. We sort and count everything

   Our trained team uses specialist sorting systems to identify and value every coin and note — saving you hours of manual work.

3. Receive fast payment

   Once processed, we send cleared funds directly to your bank account or pay your nominated charity.

✅ No sorting required

✅ All currencies accepted

✅ Fast turnaround times

✅ Full reporting and payment transparency

👉 Start your collection today — visit our Foreign Money Exchange page.

For Charities and Fundraisers

Change boxes are a fantastic way to raise money, but it’s common for charities to end up with donations they can’t easily spend or bank.

At Cash4Coins, we help charities across the UK turn donated foreign and mixed coins into real income.

You can:

• Send full change boxes for quick processing

• Combine coins from multiple fundraising sites

• Receive a single, easy-to-reconcile payment

• Choose to have funds paid directly to your charity account

💡 We also offer support for national charity campaigns, retail partners, and airline fundraising drives.

By using Cash4Coins, you ensure that every coin donated — no matter where it came from — helps support your cause.

For Retailers and Businesses

Many UK retailers, supermarkets, and hospitality venues have change boxes at tills and service points. Over time, these fill up with a mix of British, foreign, and obsolete coins.

Instead of leaving them to gather dust, Cash4Coins can:

• Collect and process change boxes nationwide

• Provide itemised reporting for finance teams

• Pay funds directly into your business or charity partner account

It’s a quick, easy, and fully compliant way to clear out unused change and recover hidden revenue.

Environmental Benefits of Exchanging Change Boxes

Exchanging foreign coins through Cash4Coins isn’t just financially smart — it’s environmentally responsible too.

We recycle and reuse all currency through sustainable channels, ensuring that valuable metals such as copper, nickel, and zinc are reintroduced into the economy rather than wasted in landfill.

Every full change box processed helps support a more circular economy — where nothing of value is lost.

FAQs: Change Boxes & Coin Exchange

Q: What can I send?

A: Any change box containing coins or notes — we accept all world currencies, old £1 coins, damaged coins, and even pre-decimal currency.

Q: Do I need to sort the coins?

A: No. Just send or ship them as they are. We handle all sorting and counting in-house.

Q: Can I combine coins from several change boxes?

A: Yes, we encourage bulk submissions to maximise efficiency and value.

Q: How long does payment take?

A: Most payments are made within a few working days after receipt and processing.

Q: Do you provide a report of what’s processed?

A: Yes, we supply a full breakdown and confirmation of payment for every exchange.

Q: Can the money go directly to charity?

A: Absolutely — we can pay directly to your nominated charity or return funds to your business for onward donation.

Why Choose Cash4Coins

With years of experience processing coins and notes from across the world, Cash4Coins is trusted by:

• National and regional charities

• UK retailers and shopping centres

• Local councils and transport services

• Airlines and travel operators

We handle everything from small change boxes to large-scale coin collections, always with full insurance, transparency, and compliance.

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What sets us apart:

• 🔒 Secure and insured handling

• ⚡ Fast turnaround times

• ♻️ Environmentally responsible recycling

• 💬 Excellent customer support

• 💷 Trusted by hundreds of UK organisations

Ready to Turn Your Change Boxes into Cash?

Don’t let full change boxes sit around gathering dust. Whether you’re a charity, school, business, or retail group, Cash4Coins can help you turn your coins into cash — quickly, securely, and responsibly.

👉 Start today: 

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