Why take traveller’s cheques when we offer so many other choices of travel money? If your destination does not have an extensive ATM network, Travelex recommends you also take Traveller’s cheques

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Travellers Cheques

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  • how do they work?

    A Traveller’s Cheque is a form of negotiable payment which entitles you to payment of the cheque's face value upon presentation at a bank, retailer or bureau de change. The face value of a traveller’s cheque is the amount specified in a particular currency. To cash your cheque you will need to provide personal ID i.e. in the format of a driver’s license or passport.

    You can purchase traveller’s cheques in 3 different currencies and for the predetermined amounts below.

  • available currencies

    Travelex offers the following currencies of Traveller’s Cheque in a variety of denominations.

    CurrencyDenominationIssuer
    Euro 50, 100 & 200’s American Express
    Great British Pound 20, 50, 100’s American Express
    US Dollar 50, 100, 500 American Express
  • encashment

    Our American Express Traveller’s Cheques are accepted at thousands of locations worldwide, including banks and bureaux de change. In some countries in particular in the US they can be used to pay directly for goods and services.

  • safe & secure

    Traveller’s Cheques are more secure than cash and are a convenient way to carry money overseas. They are easy to carry, are refundable and are excellent for budgeting purposes. They are the perfect complement to local currency and Cash Passport cards.

    And remember, if you have any unused Traveller’s Cheques, you can keep them for your next trip - they have no expiration date.

  • 24 hour assistance

    In the case of an emergency please contact the American Express toll free numbers listed below. In some cases a local charge may apply. If you cannot find a toll free number for the country you are in, please call collect to American Express USA on:

    • American Express USA - (1) 801 964 6665
  • toll free numbers

    CountryPhone numberCountryPhone number
    Argentina 0800 444 0991 Israel 180 943 8694
    Australia 1 800 688 022 Italy 800 914 912
    Austria 0800 232 340 Japan 0120 779 656
    Bahrain 800 977 Malaysia 0377 124314
    Belgium 0800 80038 Mexico 001 866 247 6878
    Brazil 0800 891 2614 Netherlands 0800 0233405
    Canada 1 866 296 5198 New Zealand 0800 555 358
    Caribbean 1 800 221 7282 Panama 001 888 875 0475
    Chile 1230 020 0549 Peru 0800 51 531
    China 10 800 744 0106/10 800 440 0106 Philippines 1 800 1441 0108
    Colombia 980 9 12 3054 Poland 00800 44 11 200
    Costa Rica 0800 011 0826 Portugal 800 205 598
    Denmark 8020 3002 South Africa 0800 991 021
    Finland 0800 9 3313 South Korea 00368 440 0087
    France 0800 832 820 Spain 900 810 029
    Germany 0800 101 2362 Sweden 0200 11 04 53
    Greece 00800 44 127 569 Switzerland 0800 255 200
    Guatemala 00800 44 127 569 Switzerland 0800 255 200
    Hong Kong 300 21275 Turkey 00800 449 1 4820
    Hungary 06 800 11128 UK 0800 587 6023
    Indonesia 001 803 44 0176 USA 1 800 221 7282
    Ireland 1 800 924 868 Venezuela 0800 100 3555

    Local call charges may apply

  • hints & tips

    When you receive your Traveller’s Cheques

    • You must sign each Traveller’s Cheque, as soon as you receive it, in the space marked Signature of Holder / Purchaser's Signature. This must be in your usual signature in non-erasable ink. You should only sign the cheque again in the presence of the accepting agent, when you encash it.
    • Please read and understand the Purchase, Claim and Refund conditions. You can find them inside the cover of the wallet provided with your Traveller’s Cheques. Failure to comply with these conditions could result in Travelex's refusal to honour refund requests.

    Always

    • Keep your copy of the Sales Advice / Purchase Agreement Form in a safe place and separate from your Traveller’s Cheques. You may be asked to provide it when encashing your cheques or if you require refund assistance.
    • Remember to safeguard your Traveller’s Cheques as you would your cash. If you are travelling by aeroplane, do not place your Traveller’s Cheques in the luggage you check-in, you should always carry them with you. When you arrive at your destination, please use a safety deposit box, if one is available.
  • cashing your traveler’s cheques

    • When you go to encash your Traveller’s Cheques, remember to take your passport or similar identification with you. You may also need to show your copy of the Sales Advice/Purchase Agreement Form as proof of purchase.
    • It is important that you make a note of the numbers of the Traveller’s Cheques as you encash them. Keep this record separate from your remaining cheques.
    • If you visit an encashment location and they won't accept your cheques, please contact us, or ask the encashment location to, using the appropriate toll free number and we will help you straight away. These are also listed on the back of your Sales Advice / Purchase Agreement Form.
    • You should only complete the date on each cheque when you use it, just as if you were writing a personal cheque.

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