Safes and vaults are often a good way for businesses and individuals to store and protect large amounts of money or valuable items from thieves and criminals. Safes and vaults are usually made from steel and come with a variety of different types of locks, such as a combination lock, or a key lock. Safe and vault manufacturers will usually have safes and vaults available to businesses at wholesale prices. Banks and depositories are the most common businesses to use safes and vaults, but individuals will often purchase them for their homes.