Quick answer: Money counting machines in Saudi Arabia fall into seven types. Pick by what you need to know: how many notes (a sheet counter such as the Fin-890), how much money in a mixed stack (a value counter such as the CX-7500 or Fin-7900), nonstop counting with suspect notes set aside (a 1+1 sorter such as the Kisan K2), or which notes are fit to reissue (a fitness sorter such as the Kisan Newton 3F). Banks and cash centres move up to multi-pocket sorters and strappers. Finloyd supplies and services every type from Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar.
Most comparisons list machines by price. That makes it easy to overpay for features you will not use, or to buy a cheap counter that cannot do the one job you need. This guide compares the types first, then the models.
The 7 types of money counting machine
| Type | What it tells you | Pockets | Who needs it | Finloyd models |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Fake note detector | Is this note genuine? | – | Any till that accepts cash | Fin-136, Fin-140, Fin-144 |
| 2. Sheet counter | How many notes? | 1 | Shops with sorted cash | Fin-890, Fin-3100 |
| 3. Value counter | How much money, by denomination? | 1 | Shops, restaurants, supermarkets with mixed tills | CX-7500, Fin-7900, Newton Mini, Hitachi IH-110 |
| 4. 1+1 sorter | Total value, with suspect or foreign notes dropped into a reject pocket so counting never stops | 1 + reject | Exchange houses, busy cash offices | Kisan K2, Kisan Newton-A |
| 5. Fitness sorter | Which notes are fit for ATMs or reissue | 1 + reject or 2 + 1 | Banks, exchange houses, large depositors | Kisan Newton 3F, Newton 30 NT30, Glory GFS-220F |
| 6. Multi-pocket bank sorter | Sorts by denomination, fitness and face into several pockets at once | 3+ | Bank branches, back offices, cash-in-transit | Kisan K3-A, Kisan K5-A (4+1) |
| 7. Sorter-strapper and coin counter | Sorts and bands bundles automatically; counts and sorts coins | Many | Cash centres; any business with coins | Kisan K6 Strapper, Fin-CC93 |
Desktop counters compared
These are the machines most Saudi businesses buy: shops, restaurants, supermarkets, offices and exchange counters.
| Model | Type | Detection | Hopper (notes) | Max speed (notes/min) | Currencies | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fin-890 | Sheet | UV, MG | – | – | Saudi riyal | Add and batch, alarm and stop |
| Fin-3100 | Sheet, heavy duty | UV, MG, MT | 300 | 1,500 | Saudi riyal | Made in Korea, replacement machine during repair |
| CX-7500 | Value | Dual CIS, UV, MG, MT, IR | 300 | 1,200 | SAR, USD, EUR | USB and SD updates |
| Fin-7900 | Value | Dual CIS, UV, MG, IR, US | 500 | 1,000 (value) | 10 | Serial numbers, face and orientation sort, made in Korea |
| Kisan K2 | 1+1 value | CIS, UV, MG, IR, US | 600 | 1,000 (value) | 10 standard | Reject pocket, serial numbers, 2-year warranty |
| Kisan Newton-A | 1+1 value | UV, MG, MT, IR | – | – | Up to 20 | GCC currencies including AED, KWD, BHD, QAR, OMR |
| Kisan Newton 3F | Fitness | Dual CIS, UV, MG, IR, US | 600 | 1,200 (value) | Up to 45 | ATM/Fit sorting, serial numbers, tape and dog-ear detection |
Bank and cash-centre machines
Above the desktop range, the job changes from counting to processing. The Kisan K3-A handles bulk branch sorting, the Kisan K5-A is a 4+1 pocket desktop fitness sorter for back offices and cash-in-transit companies, and the Kisan K6 sorts and bands notes automatically for cash centres. The Glory GFS-220F (Japan) and Hitachi IH-110 (Japan) suit buyers standardising on those brands. For a full bank setup, read our guide to money counting machines for banks.
Which machine fits your business?
| Your business | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Small shop or baqala, sorted cash | Fin-890 | Counts and checks riyals, nothing extra |
| Restaurant, café or supermarket with mixed tills | CX-7500 | Totals a mixed drawer in one pass |
| Business taking foreign currency | Fin-7900 or Kisan Newton-A | 10 to 20 currencies with serial reading |
| Exchange house counter | Kisan K2 | Reject pocket keeps the count moving |
| Bank teller or large depositor | Kisan Newton 3F | ATM-fit sorting and serial numbers |
| Bank branch, back office or CIT | Kisan K3-A or K5-A | Multi-pocket sorting at volume |
| Cash centre | Kisan K6 Strapper | Sorts and bands bundles automatically |
| Any business with lots of coins | Fin-CC93 | 600 coins per minute, rejects foreign and fake coins |
More detail by business: grocery stores and supermarkets and the best counter for Saudi riyals.
Five features that actually matter
- Value counting. If you count mixed tills, this saves more time than any speed figure.
- Detection depth. UV and magnetic catch most fakes; image sensors (CIS) and infrared catch more. Match it to how much cash you take.
- A reject pocket. On a 1+1 machine, suspect notes drop aside and the count never stops. Busy counters need it.
- Serial number reading. Needed for bank deposits, audits and tracing notes. Available on the Fin-7900, K2 and Newton 3F.
- Riyal currency updates. The machine must read the polymer 5-riyal and the 200-riyal note, and accept updates by USB or PC when SAMA issues new notes.
Brands: why Kisan, Glory and Hitachi
Kisan (Korea) builds most of Finloyd’s range from the K2 up to the K6, and Finloyd is the authorized Kisan distributor in Saudi Arabia, so parts, updates and repairs come direct. Glory and Hitachi (Japan) are long-standing bank brands. All three are configured for the Saudi riyal before delivery.
Supply and service in Saudi Arabia
Finloyd has supplied money counting machines in Saudi Arabia since 2008. Our branches in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar deliver, configure the currency files, train staff and provide door-to-door maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
What types of money counting machines are there?
Seven: fake note detectors, sheet counters, value counters, 1+1 sorters with a reject pocket, fitness sorters, multi-pocket bank sorters, and sorter-strappers, plus coin counters.
What is the best money counting machine in Saudi Arabia?
It depends on the job. For sorted riyals, the Fin-890. For mixed tills, the CX-7500. For foreign currency, the Fin-7900. For exchange counters, the Kisan K2. For banks, the Kisan Newton 3F or K5-A.
What is the difference between a sheet counter and a value counter?
A sheet counter counts how many notes are in a sorted bundle. A value counter reads each denomination and gives the total amount, so you can count a mixed stack in one pass.
What does 1+1 or 2+1 mean on a money counter?
It is the number of pockets. 1+1 means one main pocket plus a reject pocket. 2+1 adds a second output pocket, for example to separate fit and unfit notes.
What is a fitness sorter?
A machine that grades each note by condition and separates notes fit for ATMs from worn, torn or taped ones. Banks and exchange houses use it before reissuing cash. The Kisan Newton 3F is an example.
Which money counters read serial numbers?
In Finloyd’s range, the Fin-7900, Kisan K2 and Kisan Newton 3F read serial numbers, along with the bank-grade sorters.
Kisan, Glory or Hitachi: which brand is best?
All three are proven. Kisan covers the widest range from desktop to cash centre, and Finloyd is its authorized distributor in Saudi Arabia. Glory and Hitachi suit buyers already standardised on them.
Where can I buy a money counting machine in Saudi Arabia?
Finloyd supplies and services 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.
Not sure which type you need? Tell us how much cash you count each day, whether it is mixed and which currencies, and we will recommend the right machine. See all money counting machines.
