Coinstar charges a service fee of approximately 12.9% of the coin total , plus an additional $0.99 transaction fee when you choose to receive a cash voucher. For example, for $100 worth of coins, the fees would total $13.89, leaving you with $86.11 in cash. However, fees can vary slightly by location, ranging around 10% to 12.9%, plus the flat transaction fee. There is a way to avoid Coinstar's fees: by opting to receive an eGift card instead of cash. The eGift card option is 100% fee-free , and you receive the full value of your coins in the form of gift cards for popular retailers and restaurants like Amazon, Starbucks, Apple, and more. In summary:
- Cash option: ~12.9% service fee + $0.99 transaction fee.
- eGift card option: No fee, full value returned.
This allows users to either pay a convenience fee for immediate cash or avoid fees altogether by choosing eGift cards.
