Quick answer: A bank teller counter or exchange-house desk needs a 1+1 value counter with serial number reading, such as the Kisan Newton 3F, Kisan K2 or Glory GFS-220F. A branch handling bulk cash needs a 3-pocket fitness sorter (Kisan K3-A). Back offices and cash-in-transit (CIT) teams need a 4+1 pocket sorter (Kisan K5-A). Cash centers that must sort and band notes need a sorting and strapping system (Kisan K6 Strapper). Finloyd supplies, installs and services all of them from Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar.
Banks, exchange houses and money transfer companies in Saudi Arabia do not need “a money counter”. They need the right class of machine for each point in the cash flow: the teller window, the branch vault, the back office and the cash center. Buying one class for every job is the most common and most expensive mistake. This guide matches each job to a machine, with the numbers that matter.
The four classes of bank money counting machine
Sheet (piece) counter: counts notes without reading their value. Fine for a single denomination, not for a bank till.
Value counter (mixed denomination counter): reads each note’s denomination with image sensors and gives the total amount plus a breakdown by denomination. This is the minimum for any teller or exchange counter.
Fitness sorter: a value counter that also judges note condition. It separates notes fit to reissue (or ATM-fit) from worn, torn, taped or dog-eared notes that should go back to the central bank. Multi-pocket fitness sorters also sort by denomination, face and orientation in one pass.
Sorter with strapping (banding): a multi-pocket sorter linked to a module that aligns and bands notes into straps of 100. Built for cash centers that prepare bundles for ATMs, branches or deposit.
Match the machine to the job
1. Teller counters and exchange-house desks
The job: count mixed riyals and foreign currency in front of the customer, catch counterfeits, and record what was paid out. A 1+1 machine (one stacker plus one reject pocket) matters here. Suspect or unreadable notes drop into the reject pocket, so the teller does not have to stop the count.
- Kisan Newton 3F: up to 45 currencies, value counting at 1,200 notes/min, serial number reading (OCR), ATM and Fit fitness modes, plus dog-ear and tape detection. The strongest all-round teller machine in the range.
- Glory GFS-220F: Glory hyperscanning takes six images of every note (front, back, infrared and green spectrum). FIT/UNFIT sorting, up to 1,300 notes/min, and certification by the ECB, Bank of England, Czech National Bank and National Bank of Poland.
- Kisan K2: Korean-made 1+1 value counter, 600-note hopper, serial reading, 10 standard currencies (SAR, USD, EUR, GBP, AED, KWD, BHD, QAR, EGP, OMR) and a 2-year warranty from Finloyd.
- Kisan Newton-A: 1+1 value counter for multi-currency exchange counters, up to 20 currencies with UV, magnetic, metal-thread and IR detection.
- Fin-7900: compact single-pocket value counter, made in Korea, with serial reading and 10 currencies. Suits a small exchange or remittance counter with lower volume.
2. Branch tellers handling bulk cash
The job: process large deposits from business customers and prepare fit notes for reissue. A third pocket lets the machine split fit notes, unfit notes and rejects in a single pass.
The Kisan K3-A is a 3-pocket fitness sorter with a 1,000-note hopper, 200-note reject pocket, 48 currencies and serial number reading at 1,000 notes/min. It also scans cheques, vouchers and TITO tickets, and its 7-inch touch panel detaches so the teller can operate it from the desk.
3. Back office and cash-in-transit (CIT)
The job: reconcile bags and cassettes from many branches or clients, every day, with an audit trail. Throughput and sorting depth matter more than footprint.
The Kisan K5-A is a 4+1 pocket desktop fitness sorter: four sorting pockets plus a reject. It handles 1,000 notes/min in count, value, fitness and serial-reading modes, supports up to 48 currencies, and sorts by face and orientation in a single pass. Its vertical design fits a crowded back office. LAN connection and Kisan’s KBMS network solution let supervisors pull results centrally.
4. Cash centers
The job: turn unsorted deposits into banded, ready-to-issue straps at scale.
The Kisan K6 Strapper combines a 4+2 pocket main sorter (expandable to 16 pockets), a centering module that aligns notes, and a strapping module that bands 100 notes per strap at up to 8 straps per minute. Up to six strapping modules can be chained. Strap printing, two reject pockets and batch-card support make it suitable for the largest banks and cash centers in the Kingdom.
Specification comparison
| Model | Class | Pockets | Hopper (notes) | Value count (notes/min) | Currencies | Serial reading | Fitness sorting | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fin-7900 | Value counter | 1 | 500 | 1,000 | 10 | Yes | No | Small exchange counters |
| Kisan K2 | Value counter | 1+1 | 600 | 1,000 | 10 standard | Yes | No | Teller counters |
| Kisan Newton 3F | Value counter + fitness | 1+1 | 600 | 1,200 | Up to 45 | Yes | ATM / Fit | Tellers, exchange houses |
| Glory GFS-220F | Value counter + fitness | 1+1 | 500 (1,000 optional) | Up to 1,300 | 14+ authenticated | EUR, USD (optional) | FIT / UNFIT | Banks needing certified detection |
| Kisan K3-A | 3-pocket sorter | 3 | 1,000 | 1,000 | Up to 48 | Yes | Yes | Branch bulk cash |
| Kisan K5-A | 4+1 sorter | 4+1 | 1,000 | 1,000 | Up to 48 | Yes | Yes | Back office, CIT |
| Kisan K6 Strapper | Sorter + strapper | 4+2, up to 16 | 1,000 | 1,000 | All denominations | Yes | Yes | Cash centers |
Five features that decide the purchase
Counterfeit detection depth
Basic counters check ultraviolet (UV) and magnetic (MG) features. Bank-grade machines add infrared (IR), ultrasonic (US) and dual contact image sensors (Dual CIS) that scan both sides of the note in full colour. The Kisan sorters use 18-channel magnetic sensing; the Glory GFS-220F uses six-image hyperscanning. More sensor types mean fewer counterfeits reach the vault. For spot checks at the counter, pair the machine with a fake note detector.
Serial number reading (OCR)
OCR reads and stores the serial number of every note. Banks use it to trace counterfeits back to a deposit, match notes against blocked serial lists, and answer customer disputes. Check which currencies the OCR covers: it is not the same list as the counting currencies.
Fitness sorting
Fitness sorting removes soiled, torn, taped and dog-eared notes before they reach ATMs, where they cause jams. Two-level fitness (ATM and Fit on the Newton 3F) lets a branch keep its best notes for ATM cassettes and the rest for the counter.
Pockets and reject handling
Single-pocket machines stop when they meet a suspect note. A reject pocket keeps the count running. Each extra sorting pocket removes a manual pass: a 4+1 sorter separates four denominations or conditions in one run.
Reporting and connectivity
Look for USB, LAN and printer ports, and software that exports counts and serial numbers. Kisan machines support the KBMS network solution for central reporting, which simplifies end-of-day reconciliation and audits.
Which machine for which daily volume?
| Typical daily volume | Operation | Recommended class | Finloyd models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to about 5,000 notes | Teller window, exchange desk, remittance counter | 1+1 value counter | Kisan Newton 3F, Kisan K2, Glory GFS-220F, Fin-7900 |
| About 5,000 to 30,000 notes | Branch with business deposits | 3-pocket fitness sorter | Kisan K3-A |
| About 30,000 to 100,000 notes | Back office, CIT, regional hub | 4+1 pocket sorter | Kisan K5-A |
| Above 100,000 notes, or straps required | Cash center | Sorter with strapping | Kisan K6 Strapper |
These are working ranges, not hard limits. Shift length, number of operators and the share of mixed or foreign notes all move the line. Finloyd sizes each project from your actual volumes.
Checklist before you buy
- Daily and peak note volume, per site.
- Currencies you count and the currencies you need OCR for.
- Whether you need fitness sorting, and at how many levels.
- Number of pockets needed to avoid a second manual pass.
- Reporting: printer, PC export, network reporting.
- Local warranty, response time and spare parts in your city.
- Software updates when SAMA issues new note series.
Local supply and service in Saudi Arabia
Finloyd has supplied cash-handling equipment in Saudi Arabia since 2008 and is the authorized distributor of Kisan money counting machines in the Kingdom. Our branches in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar handle supply, installation, operator training, currency updates and maintenance. Kisan Newton-A and K2 units carry a 2-year warranty from Finloyd.
Cash that has been counted still has to be stored. Finloyd also supplies EN 1143-1 certified burglary-resistant safes, vault doors and walk-in safes and custom vault rooms for bank and exchange-house cash rooms.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best money counting machine for a bank in Saudi Arabia?
It depends on the job. For teller counters, a 1+1 value counter with serial reading such as the Kisan Newton 3F or Glory GFS-220F. For bulk branch cash, the Kisan K3-A. For back offices and CIT, the Kisan K5-A. For cash centers that band notes, the Kisan K6 Strapper.
What is a fitness sorter?
A fitness sorter is a money counting machine that also checks note condition. It separates notes fit for reissue or ATMs from worn, torn, taped or dog-eared notes, which go back to the central bank.
What does 1+1 or 4+1 pocket mean?
The first number is the sorting or stacking pockets; the second is the reject pocket. A 1+1 machine has one stacker and one reject pocket. A 4+1 machine sorts into four pockets and sends rejects to a fifth.
Do these machines count Saudi riyals and foreign currencies together?
Yes. The value counters and sorters read mixed Saudi riyal denominations and give the total. Currency libraries range from 10 (Kisan K2, Fin-7900) to up to 48 (Kisan K3-A and K5-A). Confirm your exact currency list when ordering.
Why do banks need serial number reading?
Serial number reading (OCR) records each note’s serial so counterfeits can be traced to a deposit, blocked serials can be flagged, and disputes can be settled with evidence.
Can a money counting machine detect counterfeit notes?
Bank-grade machines combine UV, magnetic, infrared, ultrasonic and full-colour image sensors to reject suspect notes into a separate pocket. The Glory GFS-220F adds six-image hyperscanning and is certified by the ECB and Bank of England.
What is a note strapping machine?
A strapping (banding) machine wraps sorted notes into straps, usually 100 notes each. The Kisan K6 Strapper sorts, aligns and bands notes in one system at up to 8 straps per minute.
Where can I buy a bank money counting machine in Saudi Arabia?
Finloyd supplies and services bank-grade money counting machines from branches in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar. Call Jeddah +966 50 844 0075, Riyadh +966 50 003 2928 or Al Khobar +966 55 721 2191, or send an inquiry from any product page.
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