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AMSEC BWB4020FL
3.9/5 Best Safe Score (how we score)
I picked this wide-body front-load drop safe from American Security for businesses that drop zipped bank bags: its drop takes items 4 inches tall, twice the Hollon opening.
Details
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Who it's for
- Best for bulky deposit bags in Best Drop Safe for Business – 5 Picks Matched to Your Cash Drops: For a busy store or quick-service restaurant dropping thick deposit bags; at 360 lb and nearly 50 inches tall it is the biggest and heaviest pick, with no fire rating.
What we like
- Drop takes items 4 x 11.5 x 9 in, per Dean Safe
- 11-gauge body and 0.75-inch solid steel plate door (AMSEC)
- UL-listed ESL10 electronic lock and five 1-inch bolts
What to know first
- Heaviest pick at 360 lb
- Owners report long waits and slow brand support
Product details
| Brand | American Security |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Amsec |
| Model | BWB4020FL |
| Part number | BWB4020FL |
| Color | charcoal gray |
| Size | 49.75"H x 20"W x 20"D |
| Burglary class | B-rate (per Dean Safe) |
| Lock | UL-listed ESL10 electronic |
| Bolts | Five 1-inch chromed steel, 3-way |
| Exterior (H x W x D) | 49.75 x 20 x 20 in |
| Interior | 29 x 19.75 x 17 in (about 5.63 cu ft) |
| Weight | 360 lb |
| Fire rating | None |
Top rows from the Amazon listing; the rest from the maker pages we checked.
About this item
- Robust 11-Gauge steel body
- Triple-locking system with five 1-inch chromed steel bolts
- UL-listed ESL10 electronic lock
- Dimensions: 49.75"H x 20"W x 20"D
- Weight: 360 lbs
From the product's Amazon listing, as of Nov 7, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC. The seller writes this text, not us, and Amazon may change it.
What owners say
Summarized from 3 owner discussions and review pages we read.
Praise
- Good size and quality; one office replaced both a drop safe and a regular safe with it
Complaints
- Long wait for delivery because the maker was behind on production
- Locksmiths on Reddit complain about AMSEC customer service
Sources: Dean Safe customer review: AMSEC BWB4020FL · r/Locksmith: AMSEC customer service thread · r/Locksmith: Suggestions for a new safe (AMSEC and Hollon)
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