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thesupermikey · 06-05-2005, 08:29 AM

{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

Sage · 06-05-2005, 01:01 PM

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!

maleficent · 06-05-2005, 01:31 PM

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...

Marvelous Marv · 06-12-2005, 06:44 PM

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.

maleficent · 06-12-2005, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvelous Marv

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

06-05-2005, 08:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
thesupermikey I got blisters on me fingers!!! Location: In my stressless expectation free zone.	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 __________________ If you are not outraged than you are not paying attention! "Reality has a well-known liberal bias" - Steven Colbert Last edited by thesupermikey; 06-05-2005 at 08:30 AM.. Reason: spelling

06-05-2005, 01:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sage hoarding all the big girl panties since 2005 Location: North side	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! __________________ Sage knows our mythic history, King Arthur's and Sir Caradoc's She answers hard acrostics, has a pretty taste for paradox She quotes in elegiacs all the crimes of Heliogabalus In conics she can floor peculiarities parabolous -C'hi

06-05-2005, 01:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	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... __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

06-12-2005, 06:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Marvelous Marv Cunning Runt Location: Taking a mulligan	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.