About 56% of laundromats that serve the public take quarters as the only form of payment. ... Laundromats rely on coins, in part, because many of its customers are unbanked or underbanked, meaning they are among the millions of Americans who rely solely on cash to pay for things.

Do you need quarters at laundromat?

You're probably going to need quarters – lots of them

Rather than relying on nearby businesses for coins, exchange your cash for quarters at the bank before laundry day. On average, one load will cost you $2.25 to $3.50 (9 to 14 quarters) to wash, and 8 to 15 minutes of drying time will run you about 25 cents.

What coins do laundromats use?

Many washers and dryers take coins—quarters, loonies or toonies. Sometimes, you can break bills at the laundromat if necessary. Nowadays, many stores are introducing loyalty card programs, where you can swipe to pay for your services.