Counterfeit Detectors & Banknote Checkers
Compare automatic counterfeit detectors, desktop UV lamps and handheld note checkers for shops, hospitality venues and cash offices.
Cashtec helps you choose equipment for the banknotes you accept and the way your team checks cash. Explore the products below or ask us for advice before you buy.
Automatic checking or visual UV inspection?
An automatic banknote detector feeds and checks individual notes, then gives a result to the operator. A UV lamp reveals fluorescent security features so staff can inspect them by eye.
For a busy till, consider an automatic counterfeit detector. For visual checks of banknotes and security documents, compare the UV lamps and handheld checkers. The right choice depends on your currencies, transaction volume and staff checking procedures.
Automatic counterfeit detectors
This type of fake note detector checks several security characteristics within each banknote. The CT390 and Smart Protect Plus support Bank of England, Scottish and Northern Irish notes, as well as Euro, US Dollar and Swiss Franc banknotes. Confirm the installed software and currencies with Cashtec for your application.
CT390
Automatic note checking at the till
The CT390 examines infrared, magnetic and metallic thread security features and flags suspect notes. AUTO mode identifies the supported currency being checked.
Bank of England, Scottish and Northern Irish notes can be inserted in any orientation.
Best fit: individual banknote checks at retail and hospitality tills.
Smart Protect Plus
Automatic checking with an addition mode
Checks a banknote in approximately 0.5 seconds using infrared, magnetic, metallic thread, size and colour detection. Suspect notes trigger an audible and visual alert.
Addition mode records the quantity and total value of accepted banknotes. Software updates use a microSD card or compatible update cable.
Best fit: fast individual checks with a running total of accepted notes.
UV banknote lamps and handheld checkers
UV note checkers reveal ultraviolet security features for manual visual inspection. They do not give the automatic acceptance or rejection result of an electronic banknote detector.
When checking Bank of England notes, inspect another key security feature as well as the UV feature. See the Bank of England banknote checking guide for staff guidance.
CT1189 Desktop UV Lamp
Desktop visual UV inspection
A compact desktop UV lamp for inspecting ultraviolet security features in banknotes and official documents at the counter.
Best fit: a fixed checking point beside a till or reception desk.
CT1983 UV Detection Lamp
UV, white light and magnification
Combines ultraviolet illumination with white light and a magnifying lens for visual inspection of banknotes and security documents.
Best fit: staff who need several ways to inspect a note or document.
CT1189 Handheld UV Detector
Portable visual UV inspection
A compact handheld UV checker for inspecting banknote and document security features where a portable unit is useful.
Best fit: visual checks between locations. Contact Cashtec to discuss your requirements.
Need a spare bulb for the desktop CT1189 lamp? The replacement 9 watt UV bulb is sold separately. It is a replacement part for the desktop lamp, rather than a complete detector.
Equipment, staff training and ongoing support
A consistent checking routine helps staff use counterfeit detection equipment correctly. Cashtec can advise on product selection, supported currencies and update requirements.
Explore counterfeit protection services, training and user support and currency and software updates. If you also need to process batches of cash, compare our banknote counters and note counting machines.
Counterfeit detection questions
A UV lamp reveals fluorescent security features for staff to inspect. It does not automatically authenticate a banknote. Use the UV check alongside another key security feature and follow the Bank of England checking guidance.
The CT390 and Smart Protect Plus support current Bank of England polymer banknotes. The appropriate model and installed software matter, especially when new note designs are introduced. Tell Cashtec which notes you accept before choosing equipment.
The CT390 and Smart Protect Plus support Bank of England, Scottish and Northern Irish banknotes. They also support Euro, US Dollar and Swiss Franc notes. Ask Cashtec to confirm the software and currency setup for your machine.
A note checker is used to inspect individual notes as they are accepted. A banknote counter processes batches and counts either quantity or value, depending on the model. Some counters also include counterfeit detection. Compare banknote counters if you need both counting and checking.
Updates may be needed when banknote designs or detection software change. The process depends on the model and installed version. Contact Cashtec with the model and serial number, or view our currency and software update service.
No. The 9 watt replacement UV bulb is a spare part for the CT1189 desktop lamp. The complete desktop lamp, handheld UV detector and replacement bulb are separate products. View the replacement bulb listing for the part details.
Find the right banknote checker for your business
Tell us which currencies you accept, how many notes you check and whether you need automatic results or visual inspection. Cashtec can help you compare the options and arrange a demonstration or quotation.