Travelers Cheque Cards
 

{Note: I posted this is the Travel section a few days ago and did not get any responses}

I'm going to be on the road in Europe and the Middle East this summer. I was wondering if anyone has used the Travelers Cheque cards. I was in Europe for a few weeks last May and had some problems finding places that would take my American express credit card. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the travelers cheque cards

Any input would be wonderful

Why don't you call up American Express' customer service and ask them? They would be able to give you the rundown in a lot more detail than TFP. Also, you should PM Malficent. She knows everything about everything, ESPECIALLY traveling. Good luck!

Heh heh heh - I don't know squat about most things.. but thanks... :)

Ihave never used them myself -- because when travelling to Europe and to australia - itwas just easier to use my ATM card - that way I got the daily exchange rate.. made doing expenses when I got home more difficult, but in the long run it was easier.

Traveller's checks -- and the card is just a 00's version of a travellers check can be a bit of a pain in the neck, as some smaller establishments -ie that fabulous cheap place you've found for dinner -- don't always take them... Most hotels will cash them but they require ID

I havent been in the mid-east (Saudi Arabia) for about 8 years or so, even then I don't recall having a problem using an ATM - anywhere I go I am uncomfortable carrying large amounts of cash -- I'd rather get it when i need it... in the currency of the country I am in.

I would guess - and AMEX would probably be able to answer this better - that unless a place took credit cards -- they are not going to take the Traveller's Check card...

Have you tried buying any of the credit cards that you pay a set amount for?

You can buy them in denominations like $50 or $100. I saw them in the grocery store, and they had a substantial service fee, but I'm sure they could be found elsewhere for less.

I don't like debit cards--you don't have the same recourse that you do with credit cards, in case of shoddy merchandise and the like.

That is what the traveller's cheque card basically is - it's for a set amount...