Coinstar United Kingdom

Coinstar United Kingdom: coin exchange in supermarkets

Coinstar United Kingdom is the British subsidiary of the international Coinstar network, specialising in exchanging loose change through automatic machines installed in supermarkets. The service allows you to convert loose change into cash or donate it to a charity without having to count, sort, or bag the coins: simply pour them into the machine, which does the counting.

How coin exchange works

The process described by the company consists of locating a Coinstar machine, pouring in the coins, and getting cash within minutes. The company stresses that there is no need to count, sort, or roll the coins, and that the machine does the work. The website offers a search tool to find the nearest machine by entering an address or postcode.

Charitable donations

In addition to exchanging for cash, the machines allow you to donate coins to charity. Among the organisations the company says can be selected are BBC Children in Need, British Heart Foundation, British Red Cross, Cancer Research UK, and Diabetes UK, among others. The website provides a link to a full list of available organisations.

Services for businesses and financial institutions

Coinstar offers two distinct service lines. The first, Retail Solutions, is presented as a complete coin counting system for retail establishments, with the argument that it can help attract new customers. The second, aimed at financial institutions, offers a hassle-free coin counting service. The company maintains a news section and a dedicated page for financial institutions.

Customer service and contact

The customer service team handles enquiries about fees, locations, and frequently asked questions. The contact phone number is 0800 328 2274, available daily from 8:00 to 21:00 GMT. For business and new sales enquiries, there is a specific email address. The company also maintains a help centre and a legal centre on its website.

International presence and corporate information

Coinstar operates in several countries besides the United Kingdom: the United States, Ireland, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, according to the international links on its site. The British company Coinstar Ltd has its corporate address at 18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN. The trademark rights belong to Coinstar Asset Holdings, LLC.

Location and contact

Coinstar Ltd, 18 Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HN