Protex Safes

Protex Safes: Professional Cash Management and Asset Protection

Protecting your cash and valuables requires more than just a locked box. Protex Safes offers a versatile line of depository safes, wall safes, and drop boxes designed specifically for retail cash management and secure document storage. Their products are engineered with "anti-fishing" technology to ensure that once a deposit is made, it stays secure until the manager opens the door.

At Lock Depot, we stock Protex's most popular models, including through-the-wall drop boxes, heavy-duty floor safes, and fingerprint-access wall safes. Whether you are managing a restaurant, a convenience store, or a home office, Protex provides the physical security and electronic lock reliability needed to keep your assets protected 24/7.

PRO TIP: Anti-Fish Protection

The biggest vulnerability in many retail safes is the "fish" attack, where a thief uses a wire or tape to pull deposits back out through the slot. Protex Depository Safes feature a jagged, baffle-plate entry system that makes fishing virtually impossible. Always ensure your cash-drop safe has this feature to protect against internal and external theft.

Shipping & Delivery

Flat rate shipping on most Protex safes — ships to the lower 48 US states. Smaller drop boxes and wall safes ship via UPS/FedEx Ground. Larger depository and burglary safes ship via freight carrier — call (877) 365-5625 or contact us for a freight quote before ordering.

Ordering multiple safes? Contact us or call (877) 365-5625 for a volume quote — we can often beat published pricing on multi-unit orders.

Why Buy Protex Safes From Lock Depot?

Feature Lock Depot Big Box Retailers Amazon Marketplace
Authorized Distributor ✓ Yes Varies ✗ Third-Party Sellers
Full Manufacturer Warranty ✓ Guaranteed Varies Not Always
Expert Safe Support ✓ Call (877) 365-5625 ✗ General CS Only ✗ No Product Expertise
Competitive Pricing ✓ Lowest or Near-Lowest Often Higher Inconsistent
Brand New / Factory Sealed ✓ Always Yes Risk of Returns/Open Box
Volume Discounts ✓ Call for Quote ✗ Fixed Price ✗ Fixed Price

Authorized Protex Distributor — Every safe ships brand new in original manufacturer packaging with full factory warranty coverage. Lock Depot specializes in commercial security — we know these products inside and out.

Type Mounting Lock Options Best For
Depository Safe Floor / Bolt-Down Electronic / Key Retail Cash Drops / Restaurants
Wall Safe Flush / In-Wall Electronic / Fingerprint / Combination Home Office / Documents
Through-the-Wall Drop Box Wall Mount Key / Electronic Night Deposits / Pharmacy
Floor Safe In-Ground / Concrete Dial / Electronic High-Value / Jewelry / Cash
Burglary Safe Floor / Bolt-Down Key / Electronic / Fingerprint Cash / Jewelry / Documents
Hotel Safe Shelf / Closet Electronic Keypad Hotels / Guest Rooms

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Protex Safes FAQ

What is anti-fishing technology in a depository safe?

Anti-fishing technology uses jagged baffle plates and angled chutes inside the deposit slot to prevent anyone from using wires, tape, or tools to pull deposits back out after they have been inserted. This protects against both internal employee theft and external break-in attempts.

Can a Protex wall safe be installed in an existing wall?

Yes. Most Protex wall safes are designed to fit between standard 16-inch stud spacing. They can be installed in existing drywall by cutting an opening and securing the safe to the studs. Some models include a flange that covers the cut edges for a clean finished look.

What is the difference between a depository safe and a drop box?

A depository safe is a freestanding unit that sits on the floor and accepts deposits through a slot or hopper on the top or front. A through-the-wall drop box is mounted in a wall, allowing deposits from one side and retrieval from the other. Drop boxes are common in pharmacies and night deposit applications.

What Protex floor safes does Lock Depot carry?

Lock Depot carries the full Protex IF-Series of B-rated floor safes, including the IF-1212C II with combination lock, IF-1212SC II with drop slot, and larger models like the IF-1500 II, IF-2500 II, and IF-3000 II. These safes are designed to be embedded in concrete for maximum protection of high-value items.

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    Protex FW-1814Z Wall Safe with Fingerprint Lock

    Protex FW-1814Z Wall Safe with Fingerprint Lock You install this between your wall studs, hang a picture over it, and nobody knows it is there. The FW-1814Z uses a fingerprint scanner instead of a keypad or key — register your family members and everyone...
    $299.00
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  • Protex HD-100 Burglary Safe Protex HD-100 Burglary Safe

    Protex HD-100 Burglary Safe

    Protex HD-100 Burglary Safe The HD-100 is for people who want a big safe with a big interior. 224 lbs of steel, multiple chrome bolts, drill-resistant hard plate. It holds long guns, stacks of documents, cash, jewelry — whatever you need to protect. The...
    $998.00
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  • Protex LPD-161 Wall Drop Box with Tubular Keys Protex LPD-161 Wall Drop Box with Tubular Keys

    Protex LPD-161 Wall Drop Box with Tubular Keys

    Protex LPD-161 Wall Drop Box with Tubular Keys Built specifically for letter-size envelopes — rent checks, invoices, payment slips. The LPD-161 is what apartment complexes mount next to the office door so tenants can slide their rent through after hours...
    $102.00
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  • Protex B-1414SE Top-Loading Depository Safe

    Protex B-1414SE Top-Loading Depository Safe

    Protex B-1414SE Top-Loading Depository Safe A gas station owner in Tampa had $400 stolen from behind the register because the cashier left the deposit bag sitting in an unlocked drawer. He replaced it with this B1414SE — a compact top-loading depository...
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  • Protex BG-34 Electronic Burglary Safe

    Protex BG-34 Electronic Burglary Safe

    Protex BG-34 Electronic Burglary Safe The BG-34 is a personal electronic safe for a home office, bedroom closet, or small business. Punch in a 4-digit code on the LCD keypad and the motorized bolts retract. No spinning a dial, no carrying a key. Runs on...
    $279.00
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  • Protex FD-2714 B-Rated Depository Safe Protex FD-2714 B-Rated Depository Safe

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    Protex FD-2714 B-Rated Depository Safe Mid-size depository safe for businesses doing $3,000-$10,000 in daily cash. The FD-2714 has enough interior space to hold a full week of deposit bags before you need to empty it. B-rated construction with 116 lbs of...
    $749.00
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    Protex FD-3020 II B-Rated Depository Safe

    Protex FD-3020 II B-Rated Depository Safe This is the safe you put in the back office of a restaurant doing 200+ covers a night. The FD-3020 II holds serious volume — servers and bartenders make drops throughout the shift, and the manager empties...
    $916.00
  • Protex FDD-3020 II B-Rated Dual Door Depository Safe

    Protex FDD-3020 II B-Rated Dual Door Depository Safe

    Protex FDD-3020 II B-Rated Dual Door Depository Safe Two doors, two jobs. The top door on the FDD-3020 II is for deposits — the cashier punches in their code and drops the bag. The bottom door is for retrieval — only the manager has that code. This...
    $1,116.00
  • Protex FDD-3214 II B-Rated Dual Door Depository Safe

    Protex FDD-3214 II B-Rated Dual Door Depository Safe

    Protex FDD-3214 II B-Rated Dual Door Depository Safe Same dual-door concept as the FDD-3020 II but in a more compact size. Deposit through the top, retrieve from the bottom. Independent locks on each door so the cashier and manager never share access...
    $1,017.00
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    Protex H3-2043ZH Hotel Safe

    Protex H3-2043ZH Hotel Safe This is the safe you bolt inside a hotel closet or under a desk. Each guest programs their own temporary code at check-in — when they check out, the code resets. The H3-2043ZH fits a laptop, camera, passport, and wallet...
    $185.00
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    Protex H4-2043ZH Hotel Safe

    Protex H4-2043ZH Hotel Safe Updated version of the H3-2043ZH with improved electronics. Same concept — bolt it in a closet, each guest sets their own code, management has override access. The H4 model has a more responsive keypad and better battery life...
    $185.00
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