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  1. Wildlands1

    Wildlands1 DI Member Restricted Account Showcase Reviewer

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    anyone ever moved to PH and brought in lots of cash? If one declared it in Cebu customs is there a problem? would the squeaky honest officials skim some or? just weighing options here.
     
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    You are allowed $10.000 in cash, or another denomination to that equivalent. anything over has to be certified by bank Certificate, if you are caught with excess it will be confiscated. Period!
    My Friend for me I would not take the Chance, there is no need for Large amounts of cash to be carried, banks and ATM's on every Corner. Said with tongue in cheek here but if it's hooky money, that's what they are looking for. Carrying very Large amounts to me is just too silly.

    Just saying.
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    Agree. Why taking the risk it will be confiscated or worse tipping someone who will make sure you get rid of the money on a non voluntary base.
    But again I dont know what kind of money is involved of course!
     
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    Also, assuming you are American, if you open a bank account here the IRS will be watching everything you do.
    Expats: Opening A Bank Account In The Philippines
     
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    As they should. Hiding money and not paying your taxes is a crime....and unpatriotic. :wink:

    It's a bad idea. Having lots of cash on you in a third world country is an even worse idea.
     
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    I am not an US citizen but when it's about honest earned money I cannot find one reason why opening a bank account in the PH and then transfer money from an US bank account can do any harm. Of course my 5 cents worth opinion only.
     
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    I don't know.
    That link is one reason i dont trust the system here in US, or banks, or anyone else. To clarify, I'm selling my house, its not tax evasion, but i dont want to leave anything here anymore. Has anyone ever brought american eagle gold coins into PH?
     
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    After I arrived here and opened an account at MetroBank I deposited a cheque from my Canadian account. The bank asked where the money came from and I told them from selling my house. No more questions.
    PS. it takes 45 days for a cheque to clear and about 5 days for a wire transfer.

    The currency exchange rate was about 1% less than the rate shown on XE.com plus a couple of minor fees.

    If you try to be tricky bring gold etc. you will be playing with fire.
    You could end up losing everything and get tossed out to add insult to injury.
    Follow the rules, it's not that difficult.
     
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    If you are bringing a lot of cash in, just let me know the time/date of arrival, your arrival terminal, flight number, and a full description of yourself so I can meet you and let you know your best options :wink:
     
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