Travellers Cheques

Travelex offers a mixed travel money wallet including foreign currency banknotes, Travelex Cash Passport (a prepaid travel money card) and American Express® Travellers Cheques, which are accepted at thousands of locations worldwide including banks, selected hotels and bureaux de change.

Benefits of Travellers Cheques

Safety

American Express Travellers Cheques can be replaced virtually anywhere in the world, usually within 24 hours.

Easy to Use

Travellers Cheques are easy to use. Simply sign the Cheques after purchase and keep a note of the serial numbers (separate from your Travellers Cheques) to stay protected in the event your Cheques are lost or stolen. When ready to use a Cheque, sign your name in the lower left-hand corner and date it in the presence of the acceptor.

Worldwide Acceptance

American Express Travellers Cheques are welcomed at thousands of locations around the world in a wide variety of shops, restaurants and hotels plus Travelex and American Express Foreign Exchange locations. American Express Travellers Cheques are available in Euros, Pounds or US Dollars. Click here to search for Travelex locations in Australia or visit www.travelex.com for a complete listing of Travelex locations worldwide.

No Expiration Date

American Express Travellers Cheques do not expire, so you can save unused Travellers Cheques for your next trip. Just remember to sign your Cheques when you receive them to stay protected.

Purchasing and using your Travellers Cheques

There are thousands of organisations worldwide that sell American Express Travellers Cheques. Some agents may charge a small fee. Please click here for a complete listing of Travelex locations in Australia.

When you receive your Travellers Cheques  

• You must sign each Travellers Cheque on receipt using your normal signature, in the upper left-hand corner using non-erasable ink. You should only sign the Cheque again when you cash it in the presence of the accepting agent.
• To read the Purchase Agreement please click here. A copy is also provided when you collect your Travellers Cheques. 

Record Serial Numbers 

• When you first purchase your Travellers Cheques, it’s very important to record the serial number of each Cheque in case of loss or theft. If this occurs, you will need to provide the relevant serial numbers. Keep your list of serial numbers in a safe place, separate from your Travellers Cheques. 

Cashing your Travellers Cheques 

• If you visit an encashment location and they won't accept your Travellers Cheques, please contact an American Express Customer Service Centre. Visit www.americanexpress.com/uk/tc/custservice.shtml for a complete listing of phone numbers for the country of your destination.
• You should only complete the date on each Cheque when you wish to use it, as if you were writing a personal cheque. 

Further Information

If you would like help or assistance, please contact an American Express Travellers Cheque Customer Service Centre 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. To find a Customer Service Centre, visit www.americanexpress.com/uk/tc/custservice.shtml for a complete listing or view Frequently Asked Questions.