Travelling with large amounts of cash

**cottage cheese** · 07-12-2019, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by nighterfighter

I have TSA precheck, (Best $85 and 3 days of waiting I've ever spent!) so I'll probably do that. Cash in pocket, wallet in the bin. Good idea.

Many credit cards give it for free too. I got it gratis a few years ago but after skipping so many long lines, I should have paid for it long ago.

**nighterfighter** · 07-12-2019, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by cottage cheese

Many credit cards give it for free too. I got it gratis a few years ago but after skipping so many long lines, I should have paid for it long ago.

I already got it before getting a credit card that offered it.

Also if you have a CAC you can use that number to get free precheck (If contractor, you must opt-in first).

**Midwest Player** · 07-12-2019, 08:16 PM

I don't fly that often, but when I do I usually have about $6,000 to $9,000 on me. Never had any problems, but once time in Wendover I had a bank envelope in my shirt pocket full of cash (maybe $3,000 ) and forgot about removing it. The TSA agent asked about it and then wanted to see it. I opened the envelope and showed it to him, but didn't give it to him. I just flipped my thumb over the money and he was satisfied.