Traveling with cash from US to UK
How much U.S. currency am I allowed to carry from the U.S. to the UK? Also how many British Pounds, am I allowed to carry with me?
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Leaving the US: You can carry as much currency as you want, but if the total value of your cash is over USD 10,000 then you must report it to US authorities.
Since departing travelers do not go through systematic customs screening, it is your own responsibility to seek out the right authorities to declare the currency to at the airport. If in doubt, ask at the check-in desk where to find Customs.
Entering the UK: You can carry as much as you want, but currency of any denomination and in aggregate amounting to more than EUR 10,000 must be declared when entering the UK. It is an EU regulation. It includes banker's drafts and travellers cheques also.
Choose the "goods to declare" lane when exiting the baggage claim hall.
In both countries authorities have surprisingly broad powers to seize large amounts of cash that they think are proceeds of crime -- so it you're even close to the 10K declaration limit you should travel with the best documentation for where the money comes from and what you're going to use it for that you can lay your hand on.
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How much cash can I take from USA to UK?
If you're travelling to the UK from a country outside of the EU, you can bring in up to \u20ac10,000 - or the equivalent in another currency - without needing to take any specific action. Carry in excess of that, and you'll have to complete a declaration when you arrive - more on that later.How much cash can I carry while travelling to UK?
The United Kingdom's official currency is the pound Sterling (\xa3). While traveling from India to the UK, travelers often wonder about the amount of cash to carry along. Residents of India can carry along Indian currency notes up to an amount not exceeding Rs 25,000 per person while traveling overseas.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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