--- title: "Cash Drawers in Kenya: Types, Sizes and How to Choose | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/cash-drawers-types-and-how-to-choose-kenya description: "How cash drawers work with a POS in Kenya, drawer sizes, key lock, printer-driven opening and what to check before buying." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/cash-drawers-types-and-how-to-choose-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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Every typed price is a chance for a mistake, and every mistake is money. Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Cash is only accessible on a sale or by a key. - Each sale is tied to a drawer opening. - A key lock keeps spare cash safe. Quick answer A cash drawer opens only when a sale is made, which keeps cash controlled. Connect it to the receipt printer and choose the right number of slots. 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Free site survey in Nairobi and nearby counties. Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - Cash is only accessible on a sale or by a key. - Each sale is tied to a drawer opening. - A key lock keeps spare cash safe. - Notes and coins are sorted for fast change. ## Why it matters Loose cash in an open tray is a temptation. A locked drawer that opens on a sale gives control. - Cash is only accessible on a sale or by a key. - Each sale is tied to a drawer opening. - A key lock keeps spare cash safe. - Notes and coins are sorted for fast change. ## What to check before you buy | Check | Why it matters | | --- | --- | | Connection | RJ11/RJ12 to the printer is the standard | | Slots | 3 to 5 note slots and 4 to 8 coin slots | | Build | Steel body and strong runners last | | Lock | Key lock plus a release button | | Size | Fits your counter space | ## Available now at Qyvea These are real products from the Qyvea store with live prices. Delivery is across Kenya, free in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. ## How to put it to a client Cash drawers are a low-ticket add-on that every POS counter needs. Sell it with the printer and confirm the cable. **Tip**: Installers and resellers: ask us for a trade quote and we deliver the whole list to your site in one trip. ## Get a quote **When to call a professional**: Tell us your business and how many counters you run and we will quote the full setup, supplied, delivered and installed if you want it. Call [0113 301 244](tel:+254113301244) or [WhatsApp us](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20need%20help%20with%20a%20cash%20drawer). ## Frequently asked questions Does the drawer need power? Most connect to the printer and take power from it. What if the drawer does not open? Check the cable and the printer's drawer setting in the software. Can I use a normal till drawer? Only if it has the right connector; otherwise buy a POS drawer. ## Why customers choose Qyvea **Genuine brands**: Manufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box. **One team, start to finish**: The people who advise you also install and support it. **Fast answers**: WhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi. **Easy to buy**: Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. **Risk taken off you**: 7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations. **Customers say so**: Rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews. **Your next step takes one minute:** send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs. ## Related articles [Shopping Guides · Guide What Hardware Do I Need for a POS Till? 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