Transforming the Checkout Experience | Consumer-Facing Cash Recyclers

In retail, Quick Service Restaurants (QSR), and other customer-facing environments, speed and accuracy at the point of sale (POS) can significantly impact the customer experience. While digital payments continue to expand, cash remains an essential part of commerce. This is particularly true in convenience stores, QSR, pharmacies, and specialty retailers. Managing cash effectively while maintaining security, hygiene, and efficiency remains an ongoing challenge.

CIMA’s consumer-facing cash recyclers are designed for seamless integration into any checkout environment. These solutions allow customers to insert cash directly, receive change instantly, and eliminate the need for staff to handle money manually. The result is a faster, cleaner, and more secure transaction experience that benefits both businesses and their customers.

The Value of Consumer-Facing Cash Recyclers

Traditional tills and manual cash handling present challenges, including cash shrinkage, reconciliation errors, inefficient staff utilization, and hygiene concerns. Consumer-facing recyclers address these issues by automating every step of the transaction.

Enhanced Security: Automated acceptance, validation, and recycling of cash reduce the risk of theft or counting errors.
Operational Efficiency: Staff spend less time handling tills, counting drawers, or reconciling at the end of the day, which allows them to focus on customer service.
Compact Footprint: Designed for small to medium cash environments, these recyclers fit comfortably in convenience stores and other locations.
Optimized Cash Flow: By recycling existing notes and coins, businesses reduce the need for excess float and frequent cash-in-transit pickups.

Meet CIMA’s Consumer-Facing Cash Recyclers

CIMA offers three consumer-facing recyclers within the CASH@POS and CASH@KIOSK INLANE300 series. Each system is built on the same core principles of automation, security, and efficiency, while offering features tailored to different types of retail environments.

INLANE300

The INLANE300 is a compact note and coin recycler designed to sit directly at the checkout counter. Customers insert their notes or coins, and the machine automatically validates, counts, and dispenses the correct change.

Who It Serves: Small retailers that handle steady but modest cash volumes.

Key Benefits:

Eliminates the need for staff to touch or count money
Speeds up checkout times
Improves reconciliation accuracy at the end of the day

The INLANE300 acts as a smart, space-saving replacement for the traditional cash drawer while delivering a faster, cleaner, and more secure customer experience.

INLANE300/DEPO

The INLANE300/DEPO takes the INLANE concept further by adding a secure deposit function. In addition to recycling cash for daily transactions, this model securely stores excess notes, protecting higher volumes of cash from exposure or theft.

Who It Serves: Pharmacies, bakeries, convenience stores, and apparel shops that operate with low to medium cash volumes at POS.

Key Benefits:

Provides both recycling and deposit capabilities in a single unit
Enhances security by moving surplus cash into a secure cassette
Reduces the frequency of cash-in-transit pickups, lowering operational costs

For managers concerned about excess cash in tills or businesses with long operating hours and multiple staff shifts, the INLANE300/DEPO adds peace of mind and efficiency.

CASH@KIOSK INLANE300/DEPO

The third model in the series, the CASH@KIOSK INLANE300/DEPO, integrates seamlessly into self-service kiosks. It allows customers to scan or select items, complete their order, and pay directly with both notes and coins.

Who It Serves: Quick Service Restaurants, fast food environments, convenience stores, and bill payment centers.

Key Benefits:

Enables customers to pay in cash even at unattended kiosks
Reduces staff reliance during busy hours
Supports full automation across multiple checkout points

As self-service kiosks become more common in industries from food service to transportation, this solution ensures that cash remains a viable, convenient, and efficient option for every customer.

Key Benefits Across Industries

The advantages of CIMA’s consumer-facing recyclers extend beyond the point of sale. Businesses that adopt these solutions report measurable improvements in several key areas.

Customer Satisfaction: Faster, cleaner transactions encourage loyalty and enhance the overall shopping experience.

Staff Productivity: Employees freed from cash-handling duties can focus on customer engagement, upselling, or operational tasks.

Cost Savings: Reduced shrinkage, fewer manual errors, and lower reliance on cash-in-transit services deliver a fast return on investment.

Business Resilience: In an era where hygiene and safety are top priorities, offering a touchless cash option helps keep cash competitive with digital payments.

The INLANE300 lineup is versatile and adaptable to various business models.

Convenience Stores and Supermarkets: Improve throughput and eliminate cashier bottlenecks.
Quick Service and Fast Food Chains: Support kiosk-based self-ordering while minimizing staff workloads.
Pharmacies and Specialty Retailers: Maximize efficiency in limited spaces without operational disruption.
Theme Parks and Attractions: Provide secure, unattended cash transactions at kiosks.

Wherever cash is still in play, these recyclers deliver measurable efficiency and operational relief.

Cash remains a critical payment method, but its management must evolve. CIMA’s consumer-facing cash recyclers—INLANE300, INLANE300/DEPO, and INLANE300/DEPO for KIOSK—are designed to meet the demands of today’s retail and service environments. They combine security, hygiene, and efficiency into compact, intuitive solutions that redefine the checkout experience.

For businesses that want to modernize their operations while continuing to serve cash customers, CIMA offers the perfect balance of innovation, reliability, and return on investment.

Ready to transform your checkout? Explore CIMA’s consumer-facing cash recyclers and discover how cash automation can create a smarter, safer, and more profitable business

Transforming the Checkout Experience | Consumer-Facing Cash Recyclers

The Value of Consumer-Facing Cash Recyclers