Counter 280 Electronic
€173.00
Cash Drawers
Our cash drawers keep notes and coins secure at every checkout and open automatically from your receipt printer or EPOS system. Choose a front-opening till drawer that sits on or under the counter, or a flip-top cash drawer built into the worktop.
Steel construction, key locks, removable coin cups and electronic or manual versions, in black or off-white. Delivered to shops, bars and restaurants across Ireland.
Two types of cash drawer: front-opening or flip-top
The first decision is how the drawer opens, because it depends on your counter, not on your POS.
| Front-opening cash drawer | Flip-top cash drawer | |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | On the counter or under it with brackets | Recessed into a cut-out in the counter |
| Opening | Slides out towards the cashier | Lid lifts upwards |
| Notes | Stored flat, held by note clips | Stored vertically |
| Best for | Shops, bars, cafés, pharmacies and any counter you cannot cut into | Supermarket checkouts, petrol stations and custom-built counters |
| Models | Counter 280, 300, 330 and 41 | Flip Top 460, Counter 460 Plus, 480 Plus and FL-600 |
See all front-opening cash drawers or all flip-top cash drawers.
How to choose a cash drawer for your shop or restaurant
1. Measure your counter
For tight counters, the Counter 280 is only 28 cm deep and the Counter 330 has a 330 x 360 mm footprint. If you are replacing a flip-top drawer, measure the cut-out: the standard size is 460 x 170 x 99 mm.
2. Decide between electronic and manual
An electronic cash drawer connects to the receipt printer and opens when the sale is completed. A manual drawer opens by hand and needs no connection, which suits markets, events and businesses without a POS.
3. Count your coin and note compartments
With 5-cent rounding in Ireland, many businesses handle few 1 and 2 cent coins, so 5 coin compartments are often enough. If you take every euro coin, choose a drawer with 8, such as the Counter 300.
4. Choose the level of security
For standard use, a steel drawer with a three-position key lock is enough. For high-risk checkouts, the Counter 460 Plus adds anti-vandal reinforced steel and a lockable lid, and removable inserts with their own lid let you carry the cash closed to the back office.
Compatible with your EPOS system
Most POS systems open the cash drawer through the receipt printer: when the sale is completed, the printer sends a pulse through the drawer cable. Our electronic drawers are supplied with cables for common receipt printers such as Epson, Star and Citizen, and flip-top models have a multivoltage interface for IBM, Toshiba, NCR, Nixdorf and Epson systems.
This also applies to tablet-based tills such as SumUp POS or Square: if your setup includes a receipt printer with a cash drawer port, our electronic drawers connect to it. Not sure? Tell us your printer or POS model and we will confirm the right cable before you order.
Cash drawers built to last
- Steel casings and rails designed for intensive use, with mechanisms rated for more than one million openings on our European-made models.
- Key locks on most models to close the drawer at the end of the day or open it manually if the power fails.
- Removable coin cups and trays to empty the drawer quickly and count coins by weight.
- Black or off-white finishes to match your counter and POS hardware.
Cash drawers for every business
- Supermarkets: flip-top drawers at checkouts with scanners and belts.
- Retail shops and corner stores: compact front-opening drawers on crowded counters.
- Restaurants, bars and hotels: a restaurant cash drawer under the EPOS at the bar or reception, with money pouches for staff taking payments at the table.
- Pharmacies and clinics: discreet under-counter installation.
Complete your checkout
- Payment terminal stands for Ingenico, Verifone, PAX and other card machines.
- Monitor, card reader and printer stands to organise the POS above the drawer.
- Tablet stands for the point of sale for iPad and Samsung tills.
- Coin holders and dispensers for fast change away from the till.
Faqs
A cash drawer provides multiple benefits, primarily:
Improved security: It offers a robust physical barrier against attempted theft or robbery at the point of sale. Efficient payment processing: It allows for faster and more accurate cash management by keeping coins and notes perfectly sorted. Till reconciliation: It facilitates cashing up at the end of a shift, minimising human error.
The main difference lies in the opening method:
Electronic drawer: It connects directly to the receipt printer or the POS (point of sale) terminal. It opens automatically when a sale is made or when triggered by the software. It is ideal for high-turnover businesses.
Manual drawer: It is opened using a key or by pressing a physical button on the front. It requires no electrical connection or software, making it simpler and more independent.
Front opening (Horizontal): The drawer slides forwards, like a standard desk drawer. This is the most common model.
Vertical opening (Flip-top): The lid opens upwards. These are ideal for narrow counters or limited spaces, as the drawer does not need to "slide out" towards the employee.