Coinstar Cost: Current Prices & Fees

Coinstar kiosks count loose change and turn it into cash, an eGift card, or a charitable donation. You pay for the convenience only when you take cash. The fee comes out of your total, so the voucher you take to the store's checkout is smaller than the value of the coins you poured in.

All fees on this page come from one official source, Coinstar's help center, published by Coinstar and checked on Oct 11, 2026. Coinstar says fees vary by location, and the figures below are the maximums it publishes, so the kiosk you use may charge less. Each kiosk shows its fee on screen before you confirm the transaction.

Taking cash has two parts: a percentage service fee based on how much you deposit, and a flat transaction fee for each transaction.

The percentage fee matters most for large deposits. On a big jar of coins, the service fee of up to 15.9% takes a noticeable share of the total. On a small handful of change, the flat transaction fee of up to $0.99 each makes up more of the cost, so very small deposits lose a larger share to fees.

Because both fees are maximums and vary by store, two kiosks in the same city can charge different amounts. If you have a lot of coins, it may be worth checking the fee shown on a couple of nearby kiosks before you pour.

Choose an eGift Card

Coinstar says most U.S. locations offer eGift cards with no fee.

You pick a retailer or brand on the kiosk screen and receive the full value of your coins as a gift card code. Coinstar notes that eGift card fees can vary by retailer, brand, and location, so check the fee on screen before confirming. The no-fee option makes sense when the card is for a store where you already shop, since unused gift card balances are money you can't spend elsewhere.

Donate to Charity

Many kiosks let you donate your coins to a participating charity. Check the kiosk screen or Coinstar's site for the donation options and any terms at your location.

You can also cash in change without a kiosk.

• Some banks and credit unions accept coins from customers, either through a counting machine or as rolled coins. Policies differ, and some limit the service to account holders or have dropped coin counting entirely, so call your branch first.
• Wrapping coins yourself in paper rolls takes time but lets you deposit them at many banks without a counting fee.
• Using change at self-checkout lanes that accept coins clears small amounts without any fee.

For a large jar, the savings from a free bank deposit or an eGift card can be meaningful. For a small amount, the convenience of a kiosk may outweigh the fee.

• Check the fee on the kiosk screen before you confirm the transaction.
• Remove foreign coins, tokens, and debris. The machine rejects items it can't count, and dirty coins can slow it down.
• Take your cash voucher to the store's customer service desk or checkout promptly, and keep it safe until you redeem it.
• Pick the eGift card option if you'll spend the value at that retailer anyway.