Withdrawing eg US$2k I get questioned, my stock answer is: While I'm in US this bank won't let me withdraw US$ from my US$ account, I have to use a CDN$ account then you stick me with a poor exchange rate and a fee. Your credit card is even worse, don't get me started on those rip off cash cards.It's the same when withdrawing at banks now.
Withdrawing a paltry $2k? They want to know why.
It's my money, why do I have to tell anyone how I intend to use it.