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Armored Cash-in-Transit Services for Businesses
Every pickup is documented. Every transfer is verified. Serving businesses across North America since 1859.
How Brink's cash-in-transit works
The same documented process for every pickup at every location.
Schedule your service. Set your pickup frequency, locations, and timing preferences. Most accounts are operational within two to three weeks.
Verify the handoff. A trained Brink’s messenger arrives, verifies your deposit, and issues a receipt. Every transfer is documented in real time.
Track it to the vault. Your cash moves through a secure chain of custody to a Brink’s vault, with real-time visibility through the Brink’s 24SEVEN portal.
Cash isn't going away. The question is how you handle it.
Cash has held steady as the third-most-used payment instrument for four consecutive years. More than 90% of consumers report no plans to stop using it. For businesses still managing cash handling manually, that volume represents real operational cost and liability exposure every week.
The costs of managing cash transportation without a verified carrier
Your people are doing work they shouldn’t be
Bank deposits, manual counts, end-of-day reconciliation. Every hour spent on cash handling is an hour not spent on customers or operations.
More locations means more risk at every handoff
Inconsistent cash handling protocols across stores multiply your exposure. One carrier. One standard. That's how you control it at scale.
Unverified handoffs create unresolved liability
No documented chain of custody means no paper trail when cash goes missing. The exposure stays with your team until proven otherwise.
What changes when Brink’s is in the cash supply chain
Liability ends at the handoff
Your exposure ends the moment cash leaves your hands. Verified receipts and documented custody transfers mean every shortage is traceable.
Compliance documentation that satisfies procurement
We provide verified handoff documentation and licensed carrier credentials as a standard deliverable before the contract is signed.
Your staff never has to transport cash again
Late-night deposit runs and parking lot handoffs create real safety exposure. Brink's removes your staff from the transport equation entirely.
One carrier. Consistent protocol. Every location.
Whether you run five stores or 500, your pickup schedule and chain-of-custody documentation are standardized.
Real-time visibility across your entire operation
Custom pricing based on your operations
Cash-in-transit pricing is based on pickup frequency, number of locations, average cash volume per stop, and geographic coverage. Brink's quotes are custom. Your schedule, volume, and locations determine your price.
Most businesses recover a significant portion of the cost through labor savings alone. Businesses moving more than $10,000 per week typically see ROI within the first quarter.
Cash-based industries that rely on Brink’s
If your business moves significant cash or high-value assets, a verified carrier is a must.
Multilocation retailers
One carrier, one standard, and centralized documentation across every store.
Financial institutions and credit unions
Documented custody transfers that satisfy audit requirements at every pickup.
Restaurants and hospitality businesses
Eliminate late-night deposit runs and keep your staff on-site where they belong.
Entertainment venues
High-volume cash events require verified transport, not employees leaving with bags after closing.
Pharmaceuticals and high-value goods
Chain-of-custody documentation that meets regulatory and insurance requirements for sensitive cargo.
Explore the full Brink’s portfolio
Not every business needs armored cash transport. Here's where it fits within the broader Brink's cash management portfolio.
Smart Safe
Automate in-store cash handling from deposit to credit. No armored pickup required.
RetailBox
A simple, affordable drop safe with scheduled pickup. Built for smaller cash volumes.
Cash Processing
Count, sort, and vault cash at a Brink's facility. Pairs naturally with our cash-in-transit service.
Secure Logistics
Verified transport for high-value assets, including fine art, precious metals, and pharmaceuticals.
Branch Change Orders
Scheduled coin and currency delivery direct to your location.
Brink's Complete Enterprise
The full solution: smart safes, armored transport, change orders, and centralized reporting in one subscription for larger retailers.
Frequently Asked Questions
The right solution depends on your cash volume, compliance requirements, and how your operation is structured. Armored cash-in-transit is built for businesses that need verified chain-of-custody documentation, operate under insurance or audit requirements, or move significant cash volume across multiple locations. Smart safes automate in-store handling and eliminate bank runs without armored pickup. Digital deposit solutions work for lower-volume operations with simpler needs.
Most commercial insurance policies require documented chain-of-custody records for businesses transporting cash above a certain threshold. Brink's provides the verified handoff documentation and licensed carrier credentials most insurers require. Your account team can confirm what documentation your specific policy needs before contract execution.
Brink's serves customers in more than 100 countries with one of the largest armored fleets in North America. For multi-location businesses, your account team will map your locations and confirm coverage before contract execution.
Every Brink's pickup includes a verified receipt and real-time documentation of the transfer. If a discrepancy arises, that chain-of-custody record is the basis for resolution. Your account team is your single point of contact throughout the process.
No. Brink's cash-in-transit is a standalone service. Smart safes and other cash management solutions are available separately and can be added as your needs evolve, but they are not required to start service.
Yes, Brink's works with financial institutions across North America and is not tied to a specific banking relationship. Your deposits go to the bank of your choice.
Better cash security starts with one conversation
Talk to a Brink's specialist about your pickup frequency, number of locations, and average cash volume. We'll confirm coverage and build your quote before you commit to anything.
Or call 804-289-9600 to contact a Brink's specialist today.