Odd banking situation.... getting cash in Vegas
 

I'm a Colorado resident, but my banks (BofA + eTrade) don't have branches in this state.

I'm headed to Vegas this coming Thursday, and I'd like to bring $5000 in cash. I'm staying at the Bellagio- I know they will cash a check (max $1000?) at the cage for me.... but I'm wondering what the best way to get $5k in cash would be.

Does anyone know what the general ATM limits are in Vegas? Should I just wire the money?

I'd EFT the cash to my local credit union, but I am sure there is some sort of "hold" period where I wouldn't be able to withdraw it.

(I've tried searching, but I guess I haven't found the optimal search term.)

Re: Odd banking situation.... getting cash in Vegas
 

if you're worried about carrying the cash, go to your bank and buy a cashier's check. Other banks will cash it for you.

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if you're worried about carrying the cash, go to your bank and buy a cashier's check. Other banks will cash it for you.

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Appreciate the reply, but if you read my post, you'll see my banks don't have branches in this state.

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Re: Odd banking situation.... getting cash in Vegas
 

Withdraw the money, fold it half, put a rubber band around it, stick it in your front pocket.

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if you're worried about carrying the cash, go to your bank and buy a cashier's check. Other banks will cash it for you.

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Appreciate the reply, but if you read my post, you'll see my banks don't have branches in this state.

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I think that's why he said "other banks"....but banks usually charge to write a cashier's check. Last time I got one made from BoA it was $6.

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if you're worried about carrying the cash, go to your bank and buy a cashier's check. Other banks will cash it for you.

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Appreciate the reply, but if you read my post, you'll see my banks don't have branches in this state.

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Walk into a Bank of America in Vegas and get what you want.

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Walk into a Bank of America in Vegas and get what you want.

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DOH!

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Withdraw the money, fold it half, put a rubber band around it, stick it in your front pocket.

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No offense, but was my original post hard to comprehend?

It's like people are replying to the wrong thread....

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Withdraw the money, fold it half, put a rubber band around it, stick it in your front pocket.

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No offense, but was my original post hard to comprehend?

It's like people are replying to the wrong thread....

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If you are such a pussy that you cant carry half a brick in your pocket, you should rethink how much you are bringing...

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Withdraw the money, fold it half, put a rubber band around it, stick it in your front pocket.

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No offense, but was my original post hard to comprehend?

It's like people are replying to the wrong thread....


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They are. They're used to the frequently asked question that goes more like "I have $5000 in cash with me and I want to take it to Vegas but I'm afraid to carry that much on me". The standard answer to that one is "just carry it, ya wuss".