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BV20 SD

The latest addition to our range – a basic yet powerful compact forgery detector that sits discreetly at your POS and offers fast and reliable counterfeit detection.

Volumatic BV20 SD forgery detector

Detects all known forgeries

Validates up to five different currencies

Compact – small footprint

Easy to update via SD card

With counterfeit notes being a constant issue across the globe, a forgery detector is essential for many businesses. New to the market, this modern, compact, easy-to-use banknote checker device is reliable and user-friendly and will quickly authenticate and count your banknotes, giving you confidence at the point of sale and protecting your bottom line.

The BV20 SD is a compact, portable, multi-currency forgery detector. The device can handle up to five different currencies and operates with virtually no processing noise. It is battery-powered, and the battery comes fitted as standard.

The BV20 SD is capable of handling both polymer and paper notes and its software can easily be updated through an SD card (available separately).

In addition to our BV20 SD device, we also offer the BV30 SD forgery detector, and both our CounterCache intelligent (CCi) solution and our FC300 friction note counter also offer a counterfeit detection functionality.

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Bank of England Approved Forgery Detection

The BV20 SD is tested to detect all known Bank of England GBP/SCO/NIRL forged banknotes – reinforcing its forgery detection credentials 

Product Benefits

Simple, reliable and easy to use

Five advanced counterfeit technologies (3D size detection, Magnetic Thread, IR, Magnetic Ink, and Watermark)

Clear LCD display

Indicates currency, denomination, number of authenticated notes and total value


Verifies up to five currencies: GBP/EUR/SCO/NIRL/PLN

Automatic denomination recognition

Simple to update software via SD card

Small footprint and lightweight (L117 W137 H62mm) – Weight 0.46kg without battery

BV20 SD Accessories

Volumatic BV30 SD card

SD Card

An updated SD card is available to purchase (depending on your warranty status) to enable you to upgrade your BV20 SD easily. This is required when a currency changes or forgery detection is updated.

More about BV20 SD

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Support and Warranty

The BV20 SD is supported by Volumatic’s industry-leading customer support service, which includes warranty, unlimited help desk access and our speedy and efficient box-swap promise.

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Case Studies

Take a look at what our customers think of our range of intelligent cash handling solutions in our latest case studies, including Tesco, Dobbies, Welcome Break, Halfords and Card Factory.

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Latest News

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