If you run out of cash, or there is some kind of emergency, the best way to get money sent out is to get in touch with your bank at home and have them wire money to the nearest bank. This is often time consuming (it may take a week) and inconvenient, though relatively cheap. You'll probably pay twice as much to have cash sent through Western Union or through the Moneygram service used by American Express (cardholders only) and Thomas Cook: contact the nearest office or in the US call (tel 1-800/543-4080). In all cases, the fees charged are independent of source or destination, and only depend on the amount being transferred: wiring US$1000, or equivalent, to New Zealand will cost US$70. The funds should be available for collection at the company's local office within minutes of being sent, and by using this service the sender can dispatch cash by phone by using their credit card.