Currency restrictions travelling outside of United States
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I'm planning a trip to UK from United States, I have a question,
How much cash I can keep with me, is there any legal maximum limit ?
I'm a US resident
Really appreciate your help,
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asked May 29 '17 at 23:10
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I'm planning a trip to UK from United States, I have a question,
How much cash I can keep with me, is there any legal maximum limit ?
I'm a US resident
Really appreciate your help,
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asked May 29 '17 at 23:10
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Which country or countries are you going to? Currency restrictions vary widely around the world.
– Zach Lipton
May 29 '17 at 23:11
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You can bring an unlimited amount of money from the US to UK, but if it is over $10,000 you need to report it US-side and if it is over €10,000 (around $11k) you will also need to report it to customs on arrival in the UK. help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/195/~/… gov.uk/bringing-cash-into-uk
– Ivan McA
May 30 '17 at 7:00
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I'm planning a trip to UK from United States, I have a question,
How much cash I can keep with me, is there any legal maximum limit ?
I'm a US resident
Really appreciate your help,
customs-and-immigration international-travel money
asked May 29 '17 at 23:10
Nestsouls
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I'm planning a trip to UK from United States, I have a question,
How much cash I can keep with me, is there any legal maximum limit ?
I'm a US resident
Really appreciate your help,
customs-and-immigration international-travel money
customs-and-immigration international-travel money
asked May 29 '17 at 23:10
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asked May 29 '17 at 23:10
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asked May 29 '17 at 23:10
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asked May 29 '17 at 23:10
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Which country or countries are you going to? Currency restrictions vary widely around the world.
– Zach Lipton
May 29 '17 at 23:11
2
You can bring an unlimited amount of money from the US to UK, but if it is over $10,000 you need to report it US-side and if it is over €10,000 (around $11k) you will also need to report it to customs on arrival in the UK. help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/195/~/… gov.uk/bringing-cash-into-uk
– Ivan McA
May 30 '17 at 7:00
add a comment |
3
Which country or countries are you going to? Currency restrictions vary widely around the world.
– Zach Lipton
May 29 '17 at 23:11
2
You can bring an unlimited amount of money from the US to UK, but if it is over $10,000 you need to report it US-side and if it is over €10,000 (around $11k) you will also need to report it to customs on arrival in the UK. help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/195/~/… gov.uk/bringing-cash-into-uk
– Ivan McA
May 30 '17 at 7:00
3
3
Which country or countries are you going to? Currency restrictions vary widely around the world.
– Zach Lipton
May 29 '17 at 23:11
Which country or countries are you going to? Currency restrictions vary widely around the world.
– Zach Lipton
May 29 '17 at 23:11
2
2
You can bring an unlimited amount of money from the US to UK, but if it is over $10,000 you need to report it US-side and if it is over €10,000 (around $11k) you will also need to report it to customs on arrival in the UK. help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/195/~/… gov.uk/bringing-cash-into-uk
– Ivan McA
May 30 '17 at 7:00
You can bring an unlimited amount of money from the US to UK, but if it is over $10,000 you need to report it US-side and if it is over €10,000 (around $11k) you will also need to report it to customs on arrival in the UK. help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/195/~/… gov.uk/bringing-cash-into-uk
– Ivan McA
May 30 '17 at 7:00
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There is no legal maximum limit. However, each country requires that large amounts of currency (or currency equivalents) be declared to the proper authorities upon entry and exit, with harsh penalties for failure to make such a declaration.
For the United States, this amount is $10,000. Even though you will not pass through a customs check on your way out of the country, it is your legal obligation to go to the customs office and make a declaration if necessary. For the United Kingdom, the amount is €10,000. If you're flying through any other countries, you should review the relevant rules, as there may be requirements there too.
However, traveling with that much cash, or even large amounts significantly below the declaration limit, is inadvisable. It could easily be lost or stolen. It's also unusual behavior, and the authorities could suspect that you are involved in criminal activity, especially if you cannot readily prove a lawful source of the funds. Large amounts of cash could attract the attention of US law enforcement, who might seek to seize it. While this is all rather unlikely, it all makes the use of bank accounts a far better choice.
answered May 30 '17 at 7:32
Zach Lipton
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I have been pulled over on the way into the plane and specifically asked by US customs if i had more than $10,000 so it is something that does occasionally get checked. Note credit cards do not count towards the limit.
– PeterI
May 30 '17 at 8:12
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There is no legal maximum limit. However, each country requires that large amounts of currency (or currency equivalents) be declared to the proper authorities upon entry and exit, with harsh penalties for failure to make such a declaration.
For the United States, this amount is $10,000. Even though you will not pass through a customs check on your way out of the country, it is your legal obligation to go to the customs office and make a declaration if necessary. For the United Kingdom, the amount is €10,000. If you're flying through any other countries, you should review the relevant rules, as there may be requirements there too.
However, traveling with that much cash, or even large amounts significantly below the declaration limit, is inadvisable. It could easily be lost or stolen. It's also unusual behavior, and the authorities could suspect that you are involved in criminal activity, especially if you cannot readily prove a lawful source of the funds. Large amounts of cash could attract the attention of US law enforcement, who might seek to seize it. While this is all rather unlikely, it all makes the use of bank accounts a far better choice.
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I have been pulled over on the way into the plane and specifically asked by US customs if i had more than $10,000 so it is something that does occasionally get checked. Note credit cards do not count towards the limit.
– PeterI
May 30 '17 at 8:12
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There is no legal maximum limit. However, each country requires that large amounts of currency (or currency equivalents) be declared to the proper authorities upon entry and exit, with harsh penalties for failure to make such a declaration.
For the United States, this amount is $10,000. Even though you will not pass through a customs check on your way out of the country, it is your legal obligation to go to the customs office and make a declaration if necessary. For the United Kingdom, the amount is €10,000. If you're flying through any other countries, you should review the relevant rules, as there may be requirements there too.
However, traveling with that much cash, or even large amounts significantly below the declaration limit, is inadvisable. It could easily be lost or stolen. It's also unusual behavior, and the authorities could suspect that you are involved in criminal activity, especially if you cannot readily prove a lawful source of the funds. Large amounts of cash could attract the attention of US law enforcement, who might seek to seize it. While this is all rather unlikely, it all makes the use of bank accounts a far better choice.
answered May 30 '17 at 7:32
Zach Lipton
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I have been pulled over on the way into the plane and specifically asked by US customs if i had more than $10,000 so it is something that does occasionally get checked. Note credit cards do not count towards the limit.
– PeterI
May 30 '17 at 8:12
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There is no legal maximum limit. However, each country requires that large amounts of currency (or currency equivalents) be declared to the proper authorities upon entry and exit, with harsh penalties for failure to make such a declaration.
For the United States, this amount is $10,000. Even though you will not pass through a customs check on your way out of the country, it is your legal obligation to go to the customs office and make a declaration if necessary. For the United Kingdom, the amount is €10,000. If you're flying through any other countries, you should review the relevant rules, as there may be requirements there too.
However, traveling with that much cash, or even large amounts significantly below the declaration limit, is inadvisable. It could easily be lost or stolen. It's also unusual behavior, and the authorities could suspect that you are involved in criminal activity, especially if you cannot readily prove a lawful source of the funds. Large amounts of cash could attract the attention of US law enforcement, who might seek to seize it. While this is all rather unlikely, it all makes the use of bank accounts a far better choice.
answered May 30 '17 at 7:32
Zach Lipton
58.5k10178239
There is no legal maximum limit. However, each country requires that large amounts of currency (or currency equivalents) be declared to the proper authorities upon entry and exit, with harsh penalties for failure to make such a declaration.
For the United States, this amount is $10,000. Even though you will not pass through a customs check on your way out of the country, it is your legal obligation to go to the customs office and make a declaration if necessary. For the United Kingdom, the amount is €10,000. If you're flying through any other countries, you should review the relevant rules, as there may be requirements there too.
However, traveling with that much cash, or even large amounts significantly below the declaration limit, is inadvisable. It could easily be lost or stolen. It's also unusual behavior, and the authorities could suspect that you are involved in criminal activity, especially if you cannot readily prove a lawful source of the funds. Large amounts of cash could attract the attention of US law enforcement, who might seek to seize it. While this is all rather unlikely, it all makes the use of bank accounts a far better choice.
answered May 30 '17 at 7:32
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answered May 30 '17 at 7:32
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I have been pulled over on the way into the plane and specifically asked by US customs if i had more than $10,000 so it is something that does occasionally get checked. Note credit cards do not count towards the limit.
– PeterI
May 30 '17 at 8:12
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I have been pulled over on the way into the plane and specifically asked by US customs if i had more than $10,000 so it is something that does occasionally get checked. Note credit cards do not count towards the limit.
– PeterI
May 30 '17 at 8:12
2
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I have been pulled over on the way into the plane and specifically asked by US customs if i had more than $10,000 so it is something that does occasionally get checked. Note credit cards do not count towards the limit.
– PeterI
May 30 '17 at 8:12
I have been pulled over on the way into the plane and specifically asked by US customs if i had more than $10,000 so it is something that does occasionally get checked. Note credit cards do not count towards the limit.
– PeterI
May 30 '17 at 8:12
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Which country or countries are you going to? Currency restrictions vary widely around the world.
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You can bring an unlimited amount of money from the US to UK, but if it is over $10,000 you need to report it US-side and if it is over €10,000 (around $11k) you will also need to report it to customs on arrival in the UK. help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/195/~/… gov.uk/bringing-cash-into-uk
– Ivan McA
May 30 '17 at 7:00