How to get Cash for Coins you Have with very Minimal Fees

Want to get cash for coins then this is the article for you. It’s fun to have a coin jar and see it filled up as time goes by. However, there comes a time when you need to exchange some coins for cash. So, this article mentions all the places where you can give your coins over for cash. Read on.

Places to Get Cash for Coins For Free

Here are our top places to get those coins turned into cash.

1. Your Local Bank

Many banks have coin counting machines. You typically have to be a member to have coins counted for free. Non-members usually have to pay a fee.

Currently there are a few banks that we know of that will take your coins:

• Citibank (requires coin rolls and some fees may vary)
• Community Savings Banks (requirements vary)
• US Bank (no rolls but current customers only)
• Bank of America (requires coin rolls)
• First County Bank
• Western Credit Union
• Peoples United

Things to before you go to the bank:

• Call ahead and inquire if they want coins rolled
• Ask if they have member / non-member fees
• Make sure coins are free of lint and other debris

One bonus with having a local bank that will convert the coins is you can add the money directly to your account where it can earn interest. Money in the jar only earns dust.

2. QuikTrip

QuikTrip gas stations and convenience stores have over 800 locations in the Southeastern, Midwestern, and Southern U.S. According to this article, you can turn your coins into any QuikTrip location and get cash.

The article says that if your local store doesn’t have enough cash to cash out your coins, they’ll give you the remaining balance in the form of the QuikTrip gift card. QuikTrip isn’t charging a fee for this service.

3. Walmart

Walmart has over 11,000 stores worldwide. If you live in the U.S. there’s likely a Walmart near you. Almost all of the Walmarts in my area have Coinstar machines. Walmart seems to be the largest Coinstar host store, at least in my area.

4. Kroger

Kroger has more than 2,700 grocery stores in 35 states in the U.S. Many Kroger stores have Coinstar kiosks. Check your local store for more information.

5. CVS

CVS Pharmacy has over 9,000 stores in the U.S. It has stores in every state except Wyoming. Check your local CVS to see if it has a Coinstar kiosk.

6. ShopRite

There are more than 300 ShopRite grocery stores on the East Coast. You can find them in several states, including:

• Connecticut
• Delaware
• New York
• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania
• Maryland

Check your local ShopRite to see if they have a kiosk.

7. Hy-Vee

Hy-Vee has over 200 grocery stores in the Midwest. Some states include Minnesota, Wisconsin and Nebraska. Your local Hy-Vee may have a Coinstar kiosk.

8. Meijer

There are more than 200 Meijer retail stores in the Midwest. They’re located in the following states:

• Michigan
• Indiana
• Illinois
• Kentucky
• Wisconsin
• Ohio

Visit your local Meijer store for a Coinstar kiosk. Not all locations carry kiosks.

9. Albertsons

Albertsons has over 2,000 locations throughout the U.S. Some states include Texas, New Mexico and Illinois. Your local Albertsons store may have a Coinstar kiosk.

10. Harris Teeter

Harris Teeter has more than 200 supermarkets in seven U.S. states. They’re located in:

• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• Virginia
• Georgia
• Florida
• Delaware
• Maryland

There are Harris Teeters in Washington, D.C., too. Your local Harris Teeter may have a Coinstar kiosk.

11. Hannaford

Hannaford has nearly 200 stores in New England and New York. Note that not all locations have Coinstar kiosks.

12. Cash Wise

Cash Wise foods stores are located in Minnesota and North Dakota. There are dozens of stores. Check your local Cash Wise store to see if they house Coinstar.

13. Target

There are more than 1,800 Target stores in the U.S. Not all Targets have Coinstar kiosks. In my major city, I couldn’t find a machine at a Target. Check your local Target store to see if it has one.

14. Kmart

Kmart stores are dwindling in number. However, there are still over 40 in the U.S. You might find a Coinstar machine at your local Kmart.

15. Lowe’s

Lowe’s is a home improvement chain with more than 2,000 stores in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Some stores may carry Coinstar kiosks.

Again, not all store locations have machines. As I mentioned, most of the Walmarts in my area have them. However, very few Targets have them.

You can find a kiosk location by going to the Coinstar website. Or you can ask at a store near you.

Conclusion

Let’s review some of the options you have to make the most out of your coins:

1. Find a local bank or credit union branch and see if they accepts coins for cash
2. Go to a QuikTrip location and exchange coins for cash
3. Use coins to pay for purchases partially or fully at self-checkout kiosks
4. Use Coinstar machines and exchange coins for cash (11.9% fee) or a gift card (no fees)

I hope this article has been helpful in helping you find the best option for your coins.