Happened to browse the VISA Web site last evening to read about the new microprocessor-based VISA Cash Cards that are being accepted in lieu of small change at the Olympics in Atlanta. While there, I noticed a new product that VISA is about to introduce. Called "VISA Travel Money", it is a pre-paid card with a user-selected PIN which one can simply purchase at a participating financial institution, just like Travelers Checks. One can then use it at any of the 250,000 ATMs in 89 countries until the amount one paid for it has been extracted, after which, one presumedly tosses it. Since the card is pre-paid, and does not involve the extension of credit, I would think that a "nym" would have no difficulty in purchasing one. Seems like a convenient way to keep moderate amounts of cash in a form which cannot be easily stolen, nor perused by the Feds. I wonder if an SSN is required at the time of purchase? In any case, http://www.visa.com/ and a few clicks will get you all the available information. VISA Travel Money: No Horseman should leave home without it! :)