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Methods of Payment in the U.S.

cooperguy · 2008-05-01 13:09:47

Im heading on a J1 at the end of the month (like half of this forum:D) and I was wondering what is the best way to access my cash over there. I have to bring ~$950 with me to prove I can support myself when entering the country. I was thinking of bringing that in cash because I dont like travellers cheques and bank…

01-05-2008 2:09pm

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Im heading on a J1 at the end of the month (like half of this forum:D) and I was wondering what is the best way to access my cash over there.

I have to bring ~$950 with me to prove I can support myself when entering the country. I was thinking of bringing that in cash because I dont like travellers cheques and bank statements wont do. I reckon I should burn through that fairly quickly because ill have deposits on houses and stuff to pay when I get over anyway (after I find a house of coarse). Is there a safer way of bringing that money besides travellers cheques that will satisfy airport security?

Second question is how I pay for my day to day stuff when im over there. ATM has huge charges every time I use it so that will just be for emergencies. I was thinking of using Credit Card preloaded with money but I heard you are charged a percentage when you use a credit card over there. Is that true? I didnt think you were. Has anybody any better ideas fo accessing my money without charges?

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