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You just reminded me that I was in London, I think, and for some reason I was really glad I had an emergency $100 in my wallet. Debit card didn't work, or somet

You just reminded me that I was in London, I think, and for some reason I was really glad I had an emergency $100 in my wallet. Debit card didn't work, or something. It's been a while now. > the average bank branch doesn't keep a bunch of hundreds laying around Is that what you've found? I think asking for 10 or 20 would usually work. If you wanted $200,000 worth, you might get asked a few questions :)

ghaff 4y ago
$20s are OK. That's the usual thing that ATMs spit out. But I've had various problems over the years where I've wanted a few hundred dollars because of some issue. I have more card redundancy these days--because you have to given anti-fraud systems. In the past I've have carried traveler's checks but that doesn't really make sense any longer. I do like having a good $500 of cash with me for foreign travel and probably more for more remote locations. $100 bills aren't essential but a few can be useful as an emergency reserve.