Bank Teller how-to

How to Balance a Teller Drawer

Balancing proves accuracy.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Balancing proves accuracy. In short: count; count; run, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Count cash by denomination.

  2. Count coins.

  3. Run the system total.

  4. Compare.

  5. Recount if off.

  6. Report differences.

Safety reminders for bank tellers

  • Follow robbery procedures
  • Use dual control in the vault
  • Protect customer data
  • Report suspicious activity

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