so it is a worry.

When you get to know and trust a person well, and they trust you, you can pay by check, or even have your bank wire money to their bank.

A couple of gals I know even take credit cards - they have legit on-line businesses to avoid nasty looking things on your cc bill.

But for a first time meeting, you just have to find a way to trasnport a lot of cash.  I pack it into several different envelopeds so that if one is stolen, at least I haven't lost it all.

This has to be a newbie question...

I've done a few overnights and traveling out of townand the donations are  climbing into the thousands.  I don't have an issue with the amounts, but I am concerned about carrying $5k-$10k with me when I travel.  If the provider doesn't take plastic (not that that is all that safe), is there a safer way to pay.  Green dot card fees are high and max out at $500, so that's not a real efficient method.  Any thoughts/experience to share?

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And you CAN buy more then one.

Does extra 19.80 per 1000 of donation really matter that much?

Lina

get yourself a money belt and use the hotel safe once checked in.   several options on amazon for 25 or less.

If it's OK with the lady involved you can pay her in travelers checks. These can be purchased in larger denominations and are actually free from AAA if you are a member.

I *think* if you get them at Wal-Mart, you can load up to $1000 on each for $4.95. Anywhere else, it's a $500 limit for $4.95.

Either way, it's not really much more of an investment.

Ll bean, of all places, sells decent and surprisingly stylish money belts.