Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
What is Integrated Cash Logistics (ICL)?
ICL is a technology-driven cash management company that simplifies how businesses handle cash. We use proprietary software and smart safe technology to buy your cash instantly, eliminating complexity, liability, and delays in traditional cash handling.
How is ICL different from traditional armored car services?
ICL is a fully integrated cash management solution that includes armored cash transport but also provides instant cash deposits, automated change orders, and real-time tracking. Unlike traditional services, we buy your cash upfront the moment it enters our smart safe so you’re never relying on provisional credit or waiting for armored pickups to access your funds.
What industries does ICL serve?
ICL provides cash management solutions for:
- Retail: Secure and streamlined cash handling across multiple locations.
- Restaurants: Eliminating manual reconciliation and cash liability.
- Convenience Stores: Automated change management and security.
- Banks & Financial Institutions: Enhancing operational efficiency with real-time reporting.
CashSimple® Solutions
What is CashSimple®?
CashSimple® is ICL’s proprietary cash management solution that automates and simplifies how businesses handle cash. It eliminates risks, speeds up cash access, and streamlines reporting and change orders.
What are the benefits of CashSimple®?
- Instant cash deposits: No waiting for armored car pickups.
- No liability: Once the cash enters our smart safe, we buy it from you & deposit the funds in your bank account the next day.
- Bank with anyone: You are not tied to a specific banking partner.
- No hidden fees: One simple, all-inclusive pricing model.
What is the difference between the CashSimple® smart safe options?
CashSimple® offers multiple smart safe options designed to fit different business needs. Whether you manage a single location or a multi-store operation, ICL offers customizable solutions that ensure secure, efficient cash handling.
Banking & Deposits
How fast will ICL deposit my cash?
Deposits are wired to your bank the next business day after your cash enters an ICL smart safe. Unlike provisional credit, this is real cash that you own, available for immediate use.
Do ICL services replace my current bank?
No, ICL’s services work alongside your existing bank, not as a replacement. Our cash management solution streamlines deposits and cash handling, instantly buying your cash and wiring it to the bank of your choice the next business day.
Is it required to use an ICL-affiliated bank?
No. You can bank with any institution of your choice across all of your locations. We simply facilitate faster and more secure cash deposits.
Does ICL charge extra fees for deposits, change orders, or armored car services?
No. We operate with a transparent, all-inclusive pricing structure. There are no hidden fees, fuel surcharges, or processing costs.
Change Orders & Cash Handling
How does ICL handle change orders?
Change orders can come with many challenges, from ordering and delivery to reconciling orders on the back end. As a true cash management services company, our CashSimple® services bring a process-driven, proprietary solution to managing change orders. We simplify change ordering so that change is there when you need it, and reconciliation challenges are removed.
Security & Risk Management
How does ICL ensure the security of my cash?
- Smart Safe Technology: Industry-leading bill validation ensures accuracy.
- Tamper-Resistant Protocols: Safes are built with advanced security features.
- Remote Monitoring: Get real-time tracking and reporting.
- Liability-Free Cash Handling: Once cash is in the safe, it’s ICL’s responsibility.
Does ICL provide provisional credit?
No. Unlike traditional services, ICL does not rely on provisional credit or delayed deposits. Instead, we buy your cash the moment it enters our smart safe and wire it to your bank the next business day. This eliminates delays, reduces risk, and ensures you have immediate access to your money.
What if there is a discrepancy in my cash deposit?
Because ICL buys your cash instantly, we take on the responsibility of any discrepancies.
Armored Cash Transport
Does ICL offer armored car services?
We partner with trusted armored car services to transport your cash, but only after we have already bought it. This eliminates cash deposit delays and liability concerns.
What makes ICL’s armored transport solution better?
- No waiting for pickups to access funds: Your cash is already in your bank.
- Reduced operational headaches: We handle all armored transport logistics.
- Enhanced security: We take responsibility for the cash once it’s in our system.