Discreet way to get cash from ATM into money belt

I don't or at least not right away. I slip the money into a front pocket as casual as possible and walk away being very aware if anyone is watching. Sometimes in the next 30 mins or so, find a restroom or some other out of the way place and put the money away. We have sent a lot of time in Italy with absolutely no problem.

Discrete? You were just standing at an ATM. Every pickpocket for 2 kilometers knows what you just did there. You sure weren't getting an espresso.

Grab your cash and get moving. Watch and learn from the locals.

Frank: Thanks, makes sense.
Mike: Thanks for the spelling correction on "discreet", and the advice. Oh, and I thought the ATMs do dispense espresso as well as cash.

Jerry

We seemed to find a lot of banks with an ATM inside. The little cubicle could only fit 1 - 2 people in it so it was easy to get our money out, put it in the money pouch and exit the area for the next customer to go in. Otherwise, we tried to find "out of the way" ATM's...not one in the middle of a crowded Piazza. My husband would just take the money out, hold it bundled up in his hand, walk away until we found a little corner where he could shove it into the belt. I was a good blocker ;o)

I usually use ATMs near my hotel; I withdraw cash on my way to my hotel. I always have some fairly secure zippered pockets in my pants or vest. The cash (and ATM card) goes there until I reach a more secure spot like my room or a toilet. My plan is to have enough cash on me at all times that I am not desperately in need of spending money for the day; I am able to time my ATM use for safety and convenience.

Thanks to all for your tips. Ciao.

Jerry