Shown is a device for handling notes of value, with an input/output compartment, a pull-off and separating device, an intermediate storage unit comprising a drum storage, at least one cash box, a transport device for the transport of notes of value between the afore-mentioned units, and a control unit. The control unit is configured to control the transport device such that notes of value that are to be stored in the cash box are fed to the drum storage and are intermediately stored thereat, and these notes of value are again taken from the intermediate storage unit after receipt of a confirmation information, are fed to the cash box and are stored therein.