Rank #5 in Best Safe 2026: The Box Weighs 1.87kg
Requisite Needs Metal Money Box Tin, 6 Inch Steel Cash Safe with Lock
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Requisite Needs tin is a 15.2 x 12.7cm steel cash box weighing 345 grams, for £12.10, with 4.6 stars from 1,232 ratings and only 2 per cent one-star — the best record in this ranking.
It takes fifth because it is a tin rather than a safe, and first in its own category. For petty cash and coins it does the organising job that a bolted box does not.
How those 1,232 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Item weight | 345 g |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1 litre |
| Ratings | 4.6 from 1,232 |
| Category rank | 1st in Cash Boxes |
| Included | Two keys and a cash tray |
| Price | £12.10 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great, top section falls down a lot but does the job”
Verified purchase“Abit smaller than expected but its great! You can fit any notes inc the biggest £50 note”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Safe 2026: The Box Weighs 1.87kg.
Rank #1
Amazon Basics Steel Security Safe with Digital Keypad, 14 Litres
£57.16
Rank #2
Amazon Basics Portable Security Lock Box Safe with Combination Lock, Large
£20.91
Rank #3
Amazon Basics Book Safe with Combination Lock, Large
£12.49
Rank #4
CDC DIGI 6.6L Digital Steel Safe with Keypad and Two Keys
£25.99
Questions people ask
Is it a safe?
No, it is a cash tin that comes first in Amazon's cash box category. It has a lock, not a defence.
What fits inside?
Notes and coins in a two-compartment tray, including a £50 note according to a reviewer.
How heavy is it?
345g, which is why it is the lightest thing here.
Does the tray stay put?
One reviewer says the top section falls down often; the tin still works.
Why is it fifth?
Because it is the best-reviewed and cheapest box here, and a tin rather than a safe.
How many ratings does it have?
1232 at the time of collection, averaging 4.6 stars, with 73 per cent five-star and 2 per cent one-star.
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