Bank Teller how-to

How to Spot a Counterfeit Bill

Fake bills cost the bank.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Fake bills cost the bank. In short: feel; check; tilt, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Feel the paper.

  2. Check the watermark.

  3. Tilt for color-shifting ink.

  4. Look for the security thread.

  5. Use a detector.

  6. Follow policy if fake.

Safety reminders for bank tellers

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

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