Find clear bank bags

Clear plastic material makes seeing the contents easy. These bags allow fast counting of currency straps and come in various sizes.

I recommend: For 100 per box of 12 x 12 inch currency bags of clear 6 mil polyethylene, the type used by the Federal Reserve, see General Bank Supply. For shipping currency, check the selection at BankSupplies.com that meets Federal Reserve specification with tamper evident closure systems and serial numbers. Find large 12 x 20 plastic disposable money bags at NetBankStore.com.

Get reusable or disposable bank deposit bags

Buy reusable or disposable plastic or fabric bags with security features. Currency bags come in single or double pouch (to separate cash and checks) for all sizes of deposits.

I recommend: Go to Custom Faberkin for a wide selection of fabric bank deposit bags with built in locks. For clear dual pocket 9 x 11 to 11 x 15 inch deposit bags, see the selection at TranSource Direct.  ChecksForLess.com offers ArmorLP Tamper evident disposable pouch bags.

Use night bank deposit bags with locks

Night deposit bags make dropping off your cash safe and secure. These cash bags come in a variety of sizes and material with locks. Manufacturers offer a range of keying options.

I recommend: Choose from materials including canvas, laminated nylon, 1000 D. Cordura and expanded vinyl with nylon or metal zipper and pop up locks at OTCO Inc. See the Rifkin Safety Sac reusable fabric bag in two sizes at A. Rifkin Co.

Invest in fire-resistant money bags for extra protection

You may never have considered the need for fire-resistant money bags, but think about car, truck and airline crashes, which often involve fires. Choose these significantly more expensive cash bags to ensure extra protection.

I recommend: See a large 18w x 8d x18h fire and puncture resistant bag with lock at PM Company. Go to NetBankStore.com for a wide selection of sizes and prices of fire-resistant bags.

Get standard canvas bank bags for your currency

Cloth money bags transport coins, currency or checks. These heavy-duty cotton duck bags meet Federal Reserve standards.

I recommend: See the PM SecurIT heavy-duty canvas currency bag, 12 x 19 inch, 50 per carton at InstaOffice.com. Get an 8 x 14 zipper hood cash bag  with seal or padlock at National Bankers Supply, Inc.