I need to cash a US Government check

Tyree

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Member since 13 June 2013

Lima

Tyree

25 June 2013 23:56:11

Tyree

25 June 2013 23:56:11

Lima

I am a US Citizen living in Lima for only a short time. I recently returned to the US for some consulting work for the US Government. After I returned to Lima, I received a check from the US Government for some travel expenses (less than $1000)...the problem is, I do not know where to cash the check. I have went to five banks with no success...I called the Embassy with the same results. Can someone here please give me advice as what to do? I thank you in advance for your help.

shoemaker

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Member since 08 June 2012

Iquitos

shoemaker

09 September 2013 17:11:14

shoemaker

09 September 2013 17:11:14

Iquitos

yes, contact Blanca Wissar at the USA Embassy in Lima. She calls Banco Continental in Lima and arranges that your check can be cashed immediately, the bank will charge you 100 soles for this service.

iperu

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Member since 11 September 2013

Lima

iperu

14 October 2013 15:24:46

iperu

14 October 2013 15:24:46

Lima

100 soles!!! Rip off.

Use the Moneygram office in Tarata to cash the check. In case they don't want to give you cash immediately, try the Moneygram office in Larco instead. They usually do cash on the spot, but some of their employees make you wait 21 business days for the check to clear.

Jkjv

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Member since 09 December 2012

Medellín, Antioquia

Jkjv

29 October 2013 12:07:35

Jkjv

29 October 2013 12:07:35

Medellín, Antioquia

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FADALE

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Member since 27 July 2014

olean

FADALE

27 July 2014 23:57:35

FADALE

27 July 2014 23:57:35

olean

how do i open a bank account in PRUE

FADALE

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Member since 27 July 2014

olean

FADALE

27 July 2014 23:58:57

FADALE

27 July 2014 23:58:57

olean

how do i open a bank account in PRUE.

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stumpy

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Member since 27 November 2009

Gold Coast

stumpy

28 July 2014 05:56:27

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stumpy

28 July 2014 05:56:27

17632

Gold Coast

FADALE wrote:
how do i open a bank account in PRUE.

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Go to a bank to open an account.

pistachio

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Member since 08 December 2010

Trujillo

pistachio

05 August 2014 13:58:23

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pistachio

05 August 2014 13:58:23

102

Trujillo

US Citizen on the typical or any other entry visa has no banking priveleges here. The banks will not even entertain the thought of opening an account, cashing checks and so on....
For this you need the Carnet de Extranjeria and that is good to get if you are planning to stay....... in fact,,,, It Is Essential.......

The work around would be to have a bank in the states that will allow you to use your debit card internationally....
then,,,,,,,,,,, funds in that account could be drawn at ATM.s here / recommended is INTERBANK Global Net machine.....

you can take out cash ,,,,, both Interbank and your US bank will take a fee.......

you will extract dollars and convert those dollars to soles at a local exchange / common - like buying bread....

pistachio

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