Cash logistics for banks – efficient, secure, compliant

Even as branch structures change, cash supply remains a core task in banking operations. Trisor supports banks in organizing their cash and precious metals services efficiently and in compliance with regulations — together with Ziemann Valor as an experienced logistics partner.

Gold counter at the Trisor Munich location with a round stainless steel frame and service window
View through a circular showcase in a golden metal wall into the service area where an employee is preparing.
Background

Typical challenges in cash operations

Many banks are faced with the task of consolidating their branch networks. This raises questions around safe deposit box services that are often underestimated.

Rising costs for transport, counting, authenticity checks, and storage — while revenues from branch operations are declining.

Qualified staff are tied up in cash-related tasks instead of creating value in advisory roles.

The Bundesbank and BaFin impose increasing regulatory requirements for quality sorting, documentation, and return processes.

Providing large amounts of cash in sorted form requires infrastructure and defined processes, which consume significant resources.

View through a circular showcase in a golden metal wall into the service area where an employee is preparing.
Background

Typical challenges in cash operations

Many banks are faced with the task of consolidating their branch networks. This raises questions around safe deposit box services that are often underestimated.

Rising costs for transport, counting, authenticity checks, and storage — while revenues from branch operations are declining.

Qualified staff are tied up in cash-related tasks instead of creating value in advisory roles.

The Bundesbank and BaFin impose increasing regulatory requirements for quality sorting, documentation, and return processes.

Providing large amounts of cash in sorted form requires infrastructure and defined processes, which consume significant resources.

Female customer at the gold counter at the Trisor Nuremberg location
Cash in transition

Why cash continues to matter in banking operations

Even as cashless payments continue to grow, cash supply remains a permanent operational task for every bank. Business clients and companies rely on the reliable provision of larger amounts of cash in sorted form. For many clients, cash remains a tangible, everyday need.

Banks are subject to a supply obligation. They must provide quality-sorted cash and remove unfit notes from circulation in accordance with Bundesbank requirements.

Business clients, retailers, and companies regularly require larger amounts of cash in sorted denominations. Reliable and discreet provision represents a tangible added value in corporate banking.

A functioning cash logistics system is essential for smooth branch operations and provides operational stability.

Female customer at the gold counter at the Trisor Nuremberg location
Cash in transition

Why cash continues to matter in banking operations

Even as cashless payments continue to grow, cash supply remains a permanent operational task for every bank. Business clients and companies rely on the reliable provision of larger amounts of cash in sorted form. For many clients, cash remains a tangible, everyday need.

Banks are subject to a supply obligation. They must provide quality-sorted cash and remove unfit notes from circulation in accordance with Bundesbank requirements.

Business clients, retailers, and companies regularly require larger amounts of cash in sorted denominations. Reliable and discreet provision represents a tangible added value in corporate banking.

A functioning cash logistics system is essential for smooth branch operations and provides operational stability.

Open safe deposit box with Trisor insert, banknotes, USB stick and external hard drive
Service offering

What Trisor brings to the table

Trisor takes over cash logistics as a reliable infrastructure and cooperation partner. From secure storage and sorted payout of large amounts to regulatory-compliant process design. The cooperation structure is aligned with the requirements of §25b KWG and DORA.

Trisor provides certified vault systems suitable for short- and medium-term storage of cash holdings.

Trisor provides capacity for large payouts — sorted, discreet, and with short lead times.

Trisor works with Ziemann Valor for transport, authentication, and quality sorting according to Bundesbank standards. Together, the entire cash cycle is reliably covered.

The Trisor transfer compartment enables secure, discreet handover of cash — independent of opening hours.

Ziemann Valor places the ordered cash directly into the compartment. clients are notified and can collect it flexibly at the nearest Trisor location — 24/7, fully documented and traceable.
Open safe deposit box with Trisor insert, banknotes, USB stick and external hard drive
Service offering

What Trisor brings to the table

Trisor takes over cash logistics as a reliable infrastructure and cooperation partner. From secure storage and sorted payout of large amounts to regulatory-compliant process design. The cooperation structure is aligned with the requirements of §25b KWG and DORA.

Trisor provides certified vault systems suitable for short- and medium-term storage of cash holdings.

Trisor provides capacity for large payouts — sorted, discreet, and with short lead times.

Trisor works with Ziemann Valor for transport, authentication, and quality sorting according to Bundesbank standards. Together, the entire cash cycle is reliably covered.

The Trisor transfer compartment enables secure, discreet handover of cash — independent of opening hours.

Ziemann Valor places the ordered cash directly into the compartment. clients are notified and can collect it flexibly at the nearest Trisor location — 24/7, fully documented and traceable.
For your institution

Benefits for banks

Planning security in cash operations: Fixed structures, defined processes, and reliable partners create a stable foundation, regardless of fluctuating costs or internal capacities.

Regulatory compliance without internal effort: Verified processes and full documentation in line with Bundesbank standards meet regulatory requirements under §25b KWG and DORA without tying up internal resources.

New capacity for demanding clients: The secure, sorted provision of large cash amounts becomes possible without burdening branch operations. Corporate clients and large payouts become a reliable service offering.

Room for core business: When cash-related tasks are handled by specialists, your staff gains capacity for advisory, sales, and client care.

For your clients

Benefits for safe deposit box clients

Sorted provision: Large cash amounts are provided reliably and without waiting time in the desired denominations.

Discreet handling: The transfer compartment enables secure and documented handover of large cash amounts without attention in the branch.

Flexible collection times: Cash can be collected independently of opening hours — 24/7, 365 days a year.

Seamless service: Cash supply remains a natural part of the banking offering — professionally handled in the background.

For your institution

Benefits for banks

Planning security in cash operations: Fixed structures, defined processes, and reliable partners create a stable foundation, regardless of fluctuating costs or internal capacities.

Regulatory compliance without internal effort: Verified processes and full documentation in line with Bundesbank standards meet regulatory requirements under §25b KWG and DORA without tying up internal resources.

New capacity for demanding clients: The secure, sorted provision of large cash amounts becomes possible without burdening branch operations. Corporate clients and large payouts become a reliable service offering.

Room for core business: When cash-related tasks are handled by specialists, your staff gains capacity for advisory, sales, and client care.

For your clients

Benefits for safe deposit box clients

Sorted provision: Large cash amounts are provided reliably and without waiting time in the desired denominations.

Discreet handling: The transfer compartment enables secure and documented handover of large cash amounts without attention in the branch.

Flexible collection times: Cash can be collected independently of opening hours — 24/7, 365 days a year.

Seamless service: Cash supply remains a natural part of the banking offering — professionally handled in the background.

We do not just provide infrastructure – we take responsibility for the entire cash cycle and sustainably relieve your institution.

Marco Wild
COO
Portrait of Marco Wild, COO of Trisor, smiling in front of an office window

We do not just provide infrastructure – we take responsibility for the entire cash cycle and sustainably relieve your institution.

Portrait of Marco Wild, COO of Trisor, smiling in front of an office window
Marco Wild
COO

Trusted partnerships

Logo of Berliner Volksbank: stylized white "V" symbol on a blue and orange rectangular background, with the text "Berliner Volksbank" on the right
Logo of Sparkasse KölnBonn: red Sparkasse "S" symbol with a dot above it, and the text "Sparkasse KölnBonn" in red on the right
Logo of BW-Bank: black uppercase letters with three horizontal lines replacing the dash in "BW–BANK"
Logo of American Express: white uppercase text "AMERICAN EXPRESS" in two lines inside a bright blue rectangle
Orange crest featuring the year "1590" and a bear symbol, framed by a ribbon. Below the crest is the word "BERENBERG" in all capital letters.
Logo of Trisor partner Pax-Bank – orange icon formed from the letters P and B, with the text "Pax-Bank für Kirche und Caritas"
Logo of Reisebank: simple lowercase wordmark "reisebank" in dark blue with a final dot
BBBank logo with the text "BB Bank" – a blue semicircle is placed between "BB" and "Bank". Below the word "Bank" is the slogan "Better Banking".
Sparda-Bank logo with bold blue and orange lettering
Non-binding meeting

Let’s find the best solution together.

Whether concrete plans or initial considerations: we share our experience, outline possible approaches with you, and discuss what may be suitable for your institution.