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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.

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  available currencies

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

  Currency	Denomination	Issuer
  Euro	50, 100 & 200’s	American Express
  Great British Pound	20, 50, 100’s	American Express
  US Dollar	50, 100, 500	American Express

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  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.

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  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.

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  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
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  toll free numbers

  Country	Phone number	Country	Phone 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

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  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.
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  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.

want to know more?

call bankmecu on 132 888 or email us at mail@bankmecu.com.au