Why Cash Needs More Than a Standard Parcel Label
Standard parcel services are not built for cash. Carriers often restrict, refuse or heavily limit what they will pay for currency, and a loss leaves a gap that is hard to close afterwards.
Insurance matters, but so does proof. Full-value insurance covers the declared amount of the shipment, up to $150,000 with Unival, and a recorded count, a seal number and a log of every handover show exactly what was sent and who held it.
Cash can be lost in two ways: it can go missing, or its amount can be disputed. A process that is fixed in advance answers both.
What to Prepare for Each Type of Cash Shipment
Different movements carry different risks. This table shows what to focus on for each.
| Shipment | Main risk | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Store deposits and change orders | Count differences between sender and recipient | Count slip, sealed bag with a recorded seal number |
| Branch replenishment | Large amounts, short notice | Named people authorized at each handover, advance schedule |
| Bank and vault transfers | Gaps in the chain of custody | Handover list, identity requirements, seal numbers |
| Private transfers | One-off, high value | Recipient identity, purpose of the transfer, count record |
Record the count and the seal number before pickup, compare both on delivery and report any difference at once.
Moving Cash Between New York Locations
New York's concentration of retailers, currency exchanges, banks and offices creates constant demand for moving cash between locations. Typical movements include:
- Regular deposits and change orders between stores
- Branch replenishment for currency exchanges
- Transfers between offices, branches and vaults
- One-off high-value private transfers
Unival is headquartered in the Los Angeles Jewelry District and insures and tracks shipments to and from New York. Read more about our secure transportation or see our overview of insured shipping in New York.
What to Ask Any Cash Transport Provider
Before you hand over cash, ask four questions of any provider, including us:
- Coverage: is the full declared amount insured?
- Custody: who holds the shipment at each step, and is each handover recorded?
- Identity: is every handover checked against identity?
- Support: can you reach a person while the shipment moves?
Large Amounts and Cross-Border Shipments
Unival insures cash shipments for their full declared value, up to $150,000. If the amount is higher, contact us before you ship.
Cash moved into or out of the United States is subject to reporting rules. US rules require a report when more than $10,000 in currency is shipped across the border. Contact us before shipping cash internationally, and confirm the requirements with your compliance adviser.
What Affects the Cost of Insured Cash Shipping?
The price has two parts: the shipping and the insurance on the declared amount. The amount, the route, how often you ship and the handover requirements all change the total.
We quote each shipment before it moves. Get a quote with the amount, the pickup location, the destination and how often you ship.
