Originally Posted by Adraco

Oh the laugther you just offered me. I can imagine the feeling, standing there, trying to convince them to cash it for you. In situations like that you just gotta step back and enjoy the show...

Originally Posted by XSV

Most regional/local US Banks don't use the international SWIFT system and the employees look like deer in headlights when you ask them about it, it's pathetic. You will need to have an account with one of the major national or international banks to send and receive them in the USA.