Money Belt
Money belts are allowed in carry-on and checked bags; if you wear one through the body scanner, you'll likely need to remove it for screening.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. A money belt is just fabric and a zipper — TSA has no dedicated rule against it, the same as a wallet or waist pack. If you're wearing it under your clothing, plan to remove it before you walk through the body scanner, since anything worn under clothes at the waist is typically screened separately.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. A money belt can be packed in checked baggage without restriction, though most travelers prefer to keep valuables like cash, cards, and passports with them in the cabin rather than checked.
Special instructions
TSA doesn't have an item-specific page for money belts, so this guidance is based on general screening procedure for worn accessories and pouches — not a documented exception. Expect to take it off along with belts, jackets, and other waist-worn items before the body scanner, and keep it in your carry-on rather than sending it through the X-ray unattended on the conveyor belt.
FAQ
- Can I wear my money belt through the body scanner?
- Generally no — anything worn under clothing at the waist is usually asked to be removed so it can be screened on its own, similar to a belt or waist pack.
- Should I put my money belt on the X-ray conveyor belt?
- Keep it in view and in your grip as much as possible. Since it holds cash and documents, many travelers place it inside a zipped section of their carry-on for screening rather than sending it through loose.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-07-31
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.