A combination of cash, traveler's checks, ATM card and credit card seems to work best. Once abroad, use your ATM card to get currency, because the exchange rate is usually better, ATMs can be found most everywhere and they are easy to use. But first, tell your card issuer that you will be traveling, and ask about fees, daily limits and other possible pitfalls. Go to ATMs attached to larger banks, which usually charge lower fees. Again, tell your card issuer that you will be traveling.
Some companies charge a fee for registering as a courier.
Most offer departures from New York. The courier rarely sees the package but does meet representatives from the courier company who handle the items. You usually must be 21 or older and neatly dressed, with a passport and somewhat flexible travel plans. A close relative to the consolidator is the ticket discounter, which cuts deals with individual airlines and has contracts with consolidators. But don't do business if the firm doesn't take credit cards.