How to Prevent Coin Box Theft
Comprehensive security solutions to protect your coin-operated equipment
Metal Tokens
Imagine your state-of-the-art, hand-crafted Pay Box Timers has been broken into and all the money is gone. No worries - Pay Box Timers is here to help with our high-quality tokens.
When purchasing a case of our tokens, they provide a wonderful source of security. If your Pay Box Timers had been broken into and you had switched over to our tokens, the robber would have no incentive to break into your box.
High-Risk Areas
If you live in Detroit, St. Louis, Baltimore, Memphis, or Milwaukee, we strongly recommend using our tokens, as customers in these cities have benefited most from this security measure.
Compatible with Credit Card Systems
Token Specifications
- • Diameter: 18mm to 31mm
- • Thickness: 1.2mm to 3.0mm
- • Compatible with existing coin mechanisms
Credit Card Payments
In Kansas City, a customer's Pay Box Timers had been broken into in a six-unit apartment building in their lower laundry room with very poor security. After this unfortunate event, our customer switched over to an iPhone mobile payment software application.
They put up a sign informing fellow renters that there would be no incentive to break into the boxes because all the money would now be going through a credit card system.
System Benefits
- •No internet access required for the Pay Box Timers
- •No monthly fees
- •Only requires tenant to have a data plan
- •Works internationally: United States, Canada & Mexico
Additional Security Measures
Padlock with Combination
Multiple security systems working together for maximum protection
A second line of defense can be achieved by adding a padlock after using the key lock. This dual-lock system provides enhanced security for high-risk installations.
Foreign Coins
If you are not interested in our tokens or credit card systems, we recommend going with currency from another country, such as euros. This removes the monetary incentive for theft while maintaining the coin-operated functionality.
Alternative Currency Benefits
- • No monetary value to local thieves
- • Maintains coin-operated functionality
- • Cost-effective security solution
- • Easy to implement
Security Recommendations by Risk Level
High-Risk Areas
Detroit, St. Louis, Baltimore, Memphis, Milwaukee
Recommended: Metal tokens + Credit card system + Dual locks
Medium-Risk Areas
Urban areas with moderate crime rates
Recommended: Credit card system + Padlock or Foreign coins + Key lock
Low-Risk Areas
Suburban or rural areas with low crime rates
Recommended: Standard key lock + One additional measure (tokens or foreign coins)