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Most businesses have a security of one or two safes in the office. Depository safes protect the cash investment of most companies, until the funds can reach the bank. These safes provide assurance that the money will be taken care of until it can be taken to the proper bank._x000D_ _x000D_ While most businesses have a small safe in the office, they always have to allow someone access to put items in and out. A depository safe has some sort of compartment to allow cash or other items to be deposited without opening the safes main door. Having employees have codes to access funds can be risky. By having a personal slot to drop money into a compartment, there is no reason for employees to access funds or personal information._x000D_ _x000D_ Depository safes are a great way to protect the employees in the event of a robbery. Employees, who have no access to the cash, cannot open the safe. Usually, when a break in happens it is just a few minutes before the cops can get there. By the time a cop can get to the store, the deposit safe will have protected the cash from being stolen._x000D_ _x000D_ When in the market for a deposit safe, there are some great models on the market. They are actually more affordable than one would think. There is a depository safe to match every budget. The basic models start at around $110 for the Perma-Vault Exterior security. This is a basic model that will hold small amounts. It is only 8lbs so it would offer very limited coverage in the event of a burglary._x000D_ _x000D_ When large amounts of cash need to be stored and one wants the deposit safes to be able to be secured or heavy enough to not be moved. The Gardall Single Door Deposit system is one of the best money safes on the market. For those who have a great deal to protect, it is worth spending the $900 to purchase this one. This is one of the massive deposit safes and it weighs 165 lbs. This has a burglary rating of B._x000D_ _x000D_ For companies looking to keep their depository safe from employees the Protex through the Wall Drop Safe is perfect. One can put the actually put the depository safes in one room and the deposit drop can be in another room. This moderately priced unit has a nice 103 lb. weight and a B burglary rating._x000D_ _x000D_ One thing to keep in mind when purchasing any money safes is the burglary ratings. There are seven classes or ratings that should be considered before deciding which one will work best. Here are the top 4 ratings and their descriptions:_x000D_ _x000D_ B-Rate- This box is one that has a lock and at least a 1/2 inch steel door._x000D_ _x000D_ U.L. RSC- This rating will allow five minutes for someone to get into it. It offers minimal security._x000D_ _x000D_ B/C Rate- This rating requires that these money safes have a 1/2 inch steel door and fire resistant material._x000D_ _x000D_ C-Rate- These boxes have not undergone any testing at all. They have the minimal standards for safety._x000D_ _x000D_ It is easy to decide what kind of deposit safe that a business needs based on the volume and documents that it will need to hold. There are many models to fit any budget. The locks are in place not only to keep the burglar out, but to keep the honest man honest._x000D_