How to transfer money (legally) to the US
We describe the factors to take into account when transferring money to the US as well as the existing options, their advantages, disadvantages and risks, recommending the optimal method for every situation. Index IntroductionFactors to considerOPTION 1: Travel with cash OPTION 2: Use of debit cards from the country of origin to get cash from ATMs in the USOPTION 3: Use of credit cards from the country of origin for payments in the USOPTION 4: Bank wire transferOPTION 5: Independent online platformsOPTION 6: Currency brokersTaxes and reporting obligationsConclusions and recommendationsConclusiones y recomendaciones Introduction A problem that all international entrepreneurs, executives and professionals face when settling in the US is finding the optimal way to transfer money to this country. We refer both to the money used by individuals to cover their…