Big wads of cash

[jman220]

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One time I got a fanny pack and put it under my shirt/jacket against my stomach. Worked for me.

If you carry that much cash on a plane though, do you have to claim it or something? I'm not sure what the rate is, it might be like 10k though

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It'll be a pain getting through customs with this much cash.

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I don't think claim is the right word. You have to declare it there is a form for it, andthe threshold is 10k. Also you have to fill out the form both ways, leaving and entering the US.

Cash includes travelers checks.

So the OP is fine with his 6k. But if you carry 10k you need to fill out Customs Form 4790. It probably has different number now, though, with the migration of Customs to the Department of Homeland Security. Failure to fill out the form may result in losing all that money (or travelers checks.)

I don't see any reason why you would be hassled about it at customs though.

--Zetack

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Its not that he Can't have that much cash without declaring it. Its that it makes him look suspicous. Who carries 6k in cash these days? 1. Gamblers. 2. Drug Dealers. 3. Terrorists (who can't get a bank account, so they have to do everything in cash). 4. Illegal immigrants (same thing about the bank account).