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[McQwaid]

Do they have an expiry date? I'm thinking about bringing $9000 worth home with me on the plane. I might not deposit them in my bank acct until I get my non-residency status cleared away, so they might be stored away in a safe place for awhile. An expiry date, however, might change these plans.

Thanks for any info on the matter ....

[Big Mac]

I don't think they do.

The other option is to get it as a money order. Citibank or Korea Exchange Bank can do them. That's what I did.

[justagirl]

No, they don't.

You get a better exchange rate getting T/C's than exchanging for money or doing a money order (which you have to pay for).

Your plan is the best way to do it. Hubby and I took over 10K home with us that way.

[Big Mac]

[bucheon bum]

Very easy way to carry money back home. Anything under 10K will spare you from having to be questioned by customs if you're entering the states. Another benefit of T/C over a money order is you can get your money refunded if you lose the checks (but still have the receipts). Can't do the same with a money order I believe.

[Tiny_Tibbo]

ok...so where do I get travellers cheques if my bank won't give them?

[bucheon bum]

take your cash to a foreign exchange desk at any bank branch. Don't think it will be too much hassle to find a place.

[schwa]