Coinstar charges a fee when you convert your coins to cash. The fee varies by location but is typically up to 12.9% plus a $0.99 transaction fee.
Example: If you convert $100 in coins to cash, you’ll pay approximately $12.90 + $0.99, leaving you with about $86.11.
However, you can avoid this fee if you opt to receive an eGift card from one of Coinstar’s partners or choose to donate your coins to charity . Keep in mind that if you donate to charity, Coinstar retains a processing fee from the donation amount (10% for national charities and 7.5% for regional charities).
It’s always best to check the specific Coinstar kiosk you are using for the exact fees applicable at that location.
How do I avoid the fee at Coinstar?
Opt for eGift Cards. To sidestep the Coinstar fee, opting for an eGift Card with a 0% fee is your best bet. …
Donate to charity. Coinstar also waives their fee when you donate directly at a kiosk (bonus: it’s a tax deduction).
How much does Coinstar take off you?
From my experience, How does Coinstar ® work? Trading in your loose coins at Coinstar is easy. Just pour your coins into a machine and let us do the work. Choose one of our two convenient options: get cash, which has a 39p transaction fee and a 11.75% processing fee for cash transactions or charity which has a 8.9% fee.