creditcard

hi,
For most countries you need "sufficient funds" to get in.
I was wondering, do they accept a creditcard as sufficient,
and can they check the balance of the account?

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1. not to worry Added by: Sophia
   [Timestamp: Sat 15 May, 8:09 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   I have been to several countries in South America, and have
   never had to show any type of "sufficient funds". I think a
   credit card would suffice should the need arise. The best
   way to ease through any type of customs/immigration station
   is to wear the tidiest clothes in your pack and be very
   curteous and patient.

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2. Right Added by: jessica
   [Timestamp: Sat 15 May, 17:52 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   never been asked about that myself either and had not even
   heard of anyone that was. That's for SA countries, but I
   think it's different story in some Central American
   countries. Anyway, I'm also pretty sure credit card is more
   than enough should this arise.

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3. NG Added by: depends on PP
   [Timestamp: Sat 15 May, 18:17 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   It depends on the PP u carry. When I had a third world PP,
   immigration required proof of funds. But with a first world
   PP there has never been any concern.
   NG

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4. I've had to show.. Added by: E
   [Timestamp: Mon 17 May, 10:43 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   .. onward tickets but never proof of funds.

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