A more formal word for the verb "bagging"

To avoid sounding too informal, the OP could use "bagged" in a passive construction e.g.

Cash and cheques are bagged and sent off via…"

If the perfectly acceptable verb bag still bothers the OP, possible alternatives could be "packed", "packaged", or "closed/sealed in bags"

Cash, cheques and other valuables are packed and sent off via…