xray0111 Posted November 5, 2022 #1 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Is it easy to break large bills into smaller denominations while onboard? We'll probably use almost all of our small denominations pre-cruise. Can we do this in the casino or guest services as needed? Thanks XRAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tree_skier Posted November 5, 2022 #2 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Both will do it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted November 5, 2022 #3 Share Posted November 5, 2022 10 minutes ago, xray0111 said: Is it easy to break large bills into smaller denominations while onboard? We'll probably use almost all of our small denominations pre-cruise. Can we do this in the casino or guest services as needed? Thanks XRAY Why not stop at your bank and get large bills broken before you go. That's what I do and I've brought quite a bit of cash at times. I've told the casino nothing bigger than a $20. I want small bills and take care of it before I go. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted November 6, 2022 #4 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Both will easily breakdown a $100. Those of us who gamble a lot are not going to be carrying $20s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted November 6, 2022 #5 Share Posted November 6, 2022 1 hour ago, firefly333 said: Why not stop at your bank and get large bills broken before you go. Yes, I'd say that's the best idea. It's always smart to have smaller bills for your island stops -- for drinks, tips, etc. All too many vendors /tour guides say they can't make change. If you have small bills, you're in charge of what you spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted November 6, 2022 #6 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Put $100 into slot machine, odds are you will get small change. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted November 6, 2022 #7 Share Posted November 6, 2022 I avoid banks, well, like the plague..................... I saw a cash machine last week on the Enchantment, so ask if there's one when you sail. Cashier will break the bill, but will want to give large denominations to you, BUT they prefer to work with a cashed out ticket from a machine, so yes, put it in the machine and cash it out. Guest Services will, but I've never been on a cruise where they weren't completely slammed for the first few days. I'd use the casino. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkruzer Posted November 6, 2022 #8 Share Posted November 6, 2022 We always use guest services. We do start with some small bills. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted November 6, 2022 #9 Share Posted November 6, 2022 24 minutes ago, njkruzer said: We always use guest services. We do start with some small bills. We have done the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elleluv Posted November 6, 2022 #10 Share Posted November 6, 2022 We now get our small bills before we leave on a trip - we've had a couple of cruises where they were out of them at both guest services and the casino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsjosh Posted November 6, 2022 #11 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Just take them to any shop at your first port of call and buy something cheap. They'll be happy to break it for you. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamesEM Posted November 6, 2022 #12 Share Posted November 6, 2022 One time I had a big wad of small bills and got stopped by TSA and had my money inspected, now I carry $100s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted November 6, 2022 #13 Share Posted November 6, 2022 3 hours ago, fsjosh said: Just take them to any shop at your first port of call and buy something cheap. They'll be happy to break it for you. 🤣 Yeah, except you might get local currency back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted November 6, 2022 #14 Share Posted November 6, 2022 2 hours ago, JamesEM said: One time I had a big wad of small bills and got stopped by TSA and had my money inspected, now I carry $100s. You should have just told them that you are a dancer/performer, and it was tip money. 😃😋 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soremekun Posted November 6, 2022 #15 Share Posted November 6, 2022 2 hours ago, JamesEM said: One time I had a big wad of small bills and got stopped by TSA and had my money inspected, now I carry $100s. And the TSA can take your money if they wish.... for no reason. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xray0111 Posted November 6, 2022 Author #16 Share Posted November 6, 2022 We were planning to divide a number of $100 bills between us along with small bills. Staying 3 nights in Ft. Lauderdale along with cab fares, tips, and extra tips onboard may delete our small bill stash. In other words, we don't want a hold-up the TSA line over a large wad of small bills. Thanks to all that have replied. Xray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted November 6, 2022 #17 Share Posted November 6, 2022 I picked up 3 packs of ones, one large pack of fives from the bank prior to our 4 weeks currently on Wonder. Plus I bring larger bills I can easily break down with GS or the casino. Never a problem. Need small bills for drink tips and meal tips. Different this cruise, being in Europe, I also ordered Euros in advance to use in ports for small items, tips, and taxis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xray0111 Posted November 6, 2022 Author #18 Share Posted November 6, 2022 CORALC...................At 70+ I'd have to PAY for someone to watch me dance!! We've had more than one cat run away after I sang in the shower. If I did dance I'd be paying the Orthopedic Surgeon big bucks for a new hip. XRAY 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted November 6, 2022 #19 Share Posted November 6, 2022 9 hours ago, JamesEM said: One time I had a big wad of small bills and got stopped by TSA and had my money inspected, now I carry $100s. I bring $500 in small bills all the time. We have never had an issue at the airport or anywhere TSA does not care about money nor can they do anything about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMamainMN Posted November 6, 2022 #20 Share Posted November 6, 2022 We bring some small bills and use a credit/debit card for everything else. The vendors on Coco Cay take credit cards, and so do shop owners in all the ports we've been to so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted November 6, 2022 #21 Share Posted November 6, 2022 7 hours ago, soremekun said: And the TSA can take your money if they wish.... for no reason. OK...I'm calling BS on this. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soremekun Posted November 6, 2022 #22 Share Posted November 6, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Cigar King said: OK...I'm calling BS on this. Lehto's Law on YouTube. He has several videos about civil asset forfeiture. https://criminaldefenseattorneytampa.com/asset-seizure-asset-forfeiture/airport/can-tsa-seize-cash/ "By working together, TSA and law enforcement officers have found creative ways to seize U.S. Currency from travelers for civil asset forfeiture proceedings." Edited November 6, 2022 by soremekun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsjosh Posted November 6, 2022 #23 Share Posted November 6, 2022 5 hours ago, matj2000 said: I bring $500 in small bills all the time. We have never had an issue at the airport or anywhere TSA does not care about money nor can they do anything about it. They can call local authorities or DEA if they think you are transporting cash for/from drugs. Those agencies certainly can confiscate it. But, no they aren't screwing with amounts like $500. Take $5-10k in cash through and they are going to ask questions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soremekun Posted November 6, 2022 #24 Share Posted November 6, 2022 8 hours ago, matj2000 said: I bring $500 in small bills all the time. We have never had an issue at the airport or anywhere TSA does not care about money nor can they do anything about it. "Data from 21 states show half of all currency forfeitures are worth less than $1,300, hardly the stuff of vast criminal enterprises and far less than it would cost to hire an attorney to fight back." https://ij.org/press-release/new-report-finds-civil-forfeiture-rakes-in-billions-each-year-does-not-fight-crime-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die_hard Posted November 7, 2022 #25 Share Posted November 7, 2022 On our last trip on Symphony, they would not break bills/give us change at the Guest services desk. We tried several times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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