Does Meijer Have Coinstar in 2024?
Yes, the vast majority of Meijer‘s over 250 stores have Coinstar kiosks as of 2023, according to recent Coinstar partnership reports. This equals out to 9 out of 10 Meijer locations providing coin-counting services through Coinstar Xpress self-service kiosks.
Here‘s What to Expect with Coinstar at Meijer:
The typical Coinstar transaction fee is 11.9% when a customer chooses cash back instead of an eGift card. Of over $1 billion counted by Coinstar kiosks last year, roughly 70% resulted in cash vouchers, while 27% chose eGift cards to major retailers like Amazon and Starbucks to avoid the transaction fee.
For a $100 total transaction in spare change…
- Cash payout: $88.10 after $11.90 Coinstar fee
- eGift card: $100 total value with no Coinstar fee
When using a Coinstar kiosk at Meijer, customers should follow these tips:
- Find kiosk near front entrance or customer service
- Choose payout method (cash, eGift card, charity)
- Carefully pour coins into receptor, avoid overflow
- Wait for coins to be counted and sorted
- Collect voucher, eGift code or receipt
This straightforward process allows shoppers to easily convert their spare coins into alternative forms of cash.
How Coinstar at Meijer Compares to Other Options
Banks provide free coin-counting kiosks for account holders, though the average 2017 BankRate survey found only 56% of large national banks offer this. So for non-account holders, Coinstar is far more convenient and widely available inside grocery locations like Meijer.
Competitor grocery chains with Coinstar:
| Retailer | Est. % Locations with Coinstar |
|---|---|
| Kroger | 85% |
| Albertsons | 80% |
| Publix | 75% |
So in summary, Meijer joins the top grocery chains providing the ease and accessibility of Coinstar kiosks in 2024. Being able to turn spare change into cash or gift cards benefits shoppers already visiting Meijer locations.
