Thanks for the comments. it was late when i posted, and didnt realize i dropped a zero, it was supposed to read over $100K. so bringing in cash is not an option.
looking for the best way to legally transfer funds. i.e. which bank converts to USD at a favorable rate and charges least fees for conversion / transfer.
also, which bank is the least headache to deal with logistically, especially with the recent FATCA requirements.
Thanks in advance, and sorry i wasnt very detailed in my original post.