Originally Posted by
alanwar
I really need to have cash in my pocket and not rely upon credit cards.
US allows 10KUSD in and out if more you must fill out a "Report of International Transportation of Currency and Monetary Instruments" ...China 5KUSD Cash(or equivalent in any foreign currency) or 20,000 CNY is permitted
Originally Posted by
moondog
@op
You are *way* over thinking this.
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Originally Posted by
moyeung
just remember to notify your bank that you are going overseas. even a major bank like mine (wells fargo) requires me to so the system does not flag my debit and credit cards for fraudulent use.
Wells Fargo claims they are "conservative". More like stingy.