Originally Posted by
GetSetJetSet
I'm trying to wrap my head around when it would be necessary to enter a country with $10,000 in hard cash unless you're conducting shady dealings.
My company in Chile (a Big Four firm, if you can believe it) issues company credit cards to Partners only. When I travel for extended periods, I have to take out a cash advance from the company and thus fund my trip. It's a nightmare for hotels, but I've never had a problem getting into the US once I explain the reason for so much green.