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Have you use that for ur long trip? Sound like replace for cash. Tell me pro and con.
 
Travel Cheques are a big advantage over carrying cash. If you lose them somehow or they get stolen, they can be replaced (compare that to cash, if you lose cash you won't get it back!)

There's more security -- as your signature is needed... once you get the cheques you will be asked to sign in the lower right line, and when you 'cash' them you do it in front of the cashier so they can compare signatures to accept.

Travel cheques are widely accepted.

I recommend getting them from AAA if you're a member, they don't charge extra fees like some banks do.

I can't think of any cons about travel cheques... except for really stupid cashiers who have NO CLUE what they are... if that's ever a problem, talk to the manager and they'll know what it is. Like duh.
 
Lasza -- Sweet KJ is right -- ive used travellers cheques on several occasions and have had no problems with them
 
KJ is right about what she said about the travellers cheques. They do cost money though, but for all the security that comes with it, it's worth the fees.

Another way is to bring your ATM card with you, and just get cash along the way. It also costs fees or even double fees when it is not a same bank branch. The downside of having an ATM card is that if you lose it, you're basically stuck. Travellers cheques can be replaced during the trip.
 
kuifje75 said:
KJ is right about what she said about the travellers cheques. They do cost money though, but for all the security that comes with it, it's worth the fees.
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Kootchie -- ive changed cash to travellers cheques several times via AAA and they dont charge for it if u are already a member of AAA :D
 
Yeah..Sweet KJ's right...my mother's come out here to Australia visiting with me -- and both times she visited, she's brought along her traveller's cheques and they were really worth it. You know American Express travellers cheques? They're accepted pretty much internationally -- they don't charge at all if cashed at an American Express outlet. :)
 
Fly Free said:
Kootchie -- ive changed cash to travellers cheques several times via AAA and they dont charge for it if u are already a member of AAA :D
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Yup, just like I said :) It's totally worth being a member of AAA anytime! ;)
 
i always bring travelers cheque with me every time i go on a vacation :) it's worth it.. some banks offer it for free, if you're their branch and have account there.
 
Thanks very much about kewl tips. Have seen my grandparents use traveler cheque for many years while we travel across over USA.

I was little girl, phat over nice cheques better than regular checks from the bank. Asked my grandma if I can keep it. she said no with her sad face. Till I grow up and start uddy why I cannot keep it. LOL
 
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