About the Coinstar Receipt
Coinstar receipts are vouchers printed at coin-counting kiosks found in grocery stores and retailers across the US. Each receipt documents the total coin value counted, any service fee deducted (for cash vouchers), and the net payout amount or e-gift card value selected. People recreate these receipts to track deposits, document coin transactions for budgeting, or replace a lost voucher before redeeming it at the cashier.
Coinstar in Numbers
Coinstar was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. The company operates tens of thousands of self-service coin-counting kiosks across the US, Canada, and several international markets, placed primarily inside major grocery chains. Coinstar charges an 11.9% service fee for cash vouchers; choosing an e-gift card option waives the fee entirely.
What Is On a Coinstar Receipt
| Section | Details |
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| Section | Details |
| Kiosk location | Store name, store address, and kiosk ID number |
| Transaction date and time | Date and time the coins were counted |
| Coins counted | Breakdown by denomination: pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half-dollars, dollars |
| Total coin value | Gross dollar amount counted before any fees |
| Service fee | Percentage-based fee deducted (applies to cash voucher option only) |
| Net payout or gift card value | Final dollar amount of the voucher or e-gift card issued |
| Redemption instructions | How and where to redeem the voucher (usually at store cashier) |
| Voucher barcode | Scannable barcode the cashier uses to pay out the cash value |
Using a Coinstar Receipt
- Cash vouchers must be redeemed at the cashier of the store where the kiosk is located — they are not valid at other locations.
- Vouchers typically have an expiration date printed on the receipt; unused vouchers past that date may not be honored.
- If a kiosk malfunctions mid-transaction, contact Coinstar customer support with the kiosk ID and transaction details printed on any partial receipt.
- E-gift card selections are issued digitally and are non-refundable once the transaction is completed at the kiosk.
FAQs
Can I get a duplicate Coinstar receipt if I lost mine?
Coinstar does not have a customer-facing portal to reprint receipts. Contact Coinstar support directly with the kiosk ID, store location, and approximate date and time of your transaction. They may be able to verify and reissue the voucher.
What information is required to recreate a Coinstar receipt accurately?
You will need the store name and address, kiosk ID, transaction date and time, coin denomination breakdown, gross total, service fee amount, and the net payout value. The voucher barcode is unique to each transaction and cannot be regenerated without the original data.
Does choosing a gift card instead of cash change what appears on the receipt?
Yes. When you select an e-gift card, the receipt shows the full coin value with no service fee deducted, and the gift card retailer name replaces the cash payout line. The redemption instructions also differ since no cashier step is needed.
Is a Coinstar receipt sufficient proof of a coin deposit for personal finance records?
Yes. The receipt shows the gross coin value, any fee, and the net amount, making it a clear record for budgeting or expense tracking. Keep the original until you have confirmed the voucher was redeemed or the gift card was activated.
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