Simply present the Cheque to the bank or merchant where you wish to cash it. Make sure the acceptor watches while you countersign the Cheque in the lower left-hand corner. The signature must be same as the one in upper left-hand corner. You can also exchange your Travelers Cheques for local currency free of charge at over 65,000 locations around the world. Visit our Fee-Free Exchange Partners locator for a list of locations.

You can exchange your American Express Travelers Cheques for local currency free of charge at over 1700 American Express Travel Services Offices and over 65000 locations around the world. Visit our Fee-Free Exchange Partners for a list of locations. Some non-contract establishments charge a nominal fee when cashing Travelers Cheques.

U.S. currency is on par with the currency in the Bahamas. Some stores take Visa. Travelers cheques will only be accepted at a discount. It is possible to go to a bank in an emergency and get money from your Visa card. There is an ATM in Governors Harbour but things like ATMs and phone booths are often out of order. Make sure you have a good supply of US cash on hand.

Yes, and there is no fee for cashing foreign denominated Travelers Cheques within that country. For example, you may cash your Euro Travelers Cheques in an American Express office in France with no fee. If you take U.S. Dollar Travelers Cheques, there IS a charge to convert. For this reason, it’s always best to convert your U.S. dollars into foreign currency or foreign Travelers Cheques prior to leaving the United States.

Indian currency is known as rupee. A rupee is divided into 100 paise. (Abbreviation for the singular is Re. for the plural Rs). Notes are now in use are 10, 20, 50, 100, and 1000. Because of inflation, coins are rarely used. Realize that major credit cards-American Express, Visa, Barclay-card, MasterCard, Access, Diners Club - are accepted at most hotels, large restaurants, and large shops. Travelers' checks must be changed into rupees at a Bank of India.

You will need very little spending money on most safaris as the majority of meals and activities are included in your package cost. You will need to pay for lunch, dinner, and drinks when you are staying at hotels on a bed and breakfast basis as is the case at most lodges and hotels in cities. Bills may be settled by US cash, by travellers check, or by credit card (accepted at most lodges, camps, hotels).

ATM machines are now available in all large towns and cities along our routes. All the hotels that we use accept major credit cards. Travelers cheques are virtually impossible to exchange.

American Express Travelers Cheques are recognized around the world. They are safer than cash, and if lost or stolen can be replaced worldwide very soon. Travelers Cheques also enable you to budget, track and control your travel expenses easily*.

American Express Travelers Cheques are available in 7 foreign currencies and various denominations in Hong Kong and Macao. Click here for more currencies and denominations information. American Express Travel Service offices also offer a variety of foreign currencies to help with your travel needs.

You can buy Travelers Cheques at participating financial centers and American Express Foreign Exchange Services Offices.

Some establishments charge a nominal fee. Please contact the establishment before you buy Travelers Cheques.

American Express Travelers Cheques are recognized around the world and can be used like cash in many locations, or exchanged for local currency at banks, foreign exchange bureaus, hotels and American Express Travel Service locations.

When first purchased, Travelers Cheques must be signed in the upper left-hand corner in order to be reimbursable if lost or stolen. When the Cheques are cashed, make sure the acceptor watches while you countersign the Cheque in the lower left-hand corner.

If your Travelers Cheques are lost or stolen, contact an American Express Travelers Customer Service Center immediately. They will provide you with step-by-step instructions for reimbursement. To ensure your reimbursement, remember to keep a record of all the Travelers Cheques serial numbers in a safe location separate from your Cheques.

Traveler's cheques cost $1.00 per $100.00 of traveler's cheques or $1.50 per $100.00 for dual signature cheques. To find out more, give us a call at 378-0101, Option 0 or 1-800-950-5228, Option 0, send us an email or stop by one of our convenient locations.

American Express offers protection for lost or stolen Travelers Cheques. In most cases, if lost, replacement is within 24 hours by calling American Express.

It depends on the destination of travel. It’s always best to take foreign denominated Travelers Cheques versus U.S. Dollar Travelers Cheques. The cost of converting U.S. Dollar Travelers Cheques overseas can easily cost up to 20% just to exchange. By taking foreign denominated Travelers Cheques, which we sell through American Express, the cost to exchange is 0% to 2%, depending on where spent.

You can purchase American Express Travelers Cheques from any First State Community Bank teller. Single-signature Cheques are available in the following packs: Single-signature Cheques are purchased with only one name on them. The person who purchases the Cheques is also the person who signs the check upon redemption. The cost to purchase single-signature Cheques is 1% of the total cost. (Horizons Club members and Premier Checking Account holders do not have to pay the fee.

The estate beneficiary or executor should take the Travelers Cheques, the death certificate, and any other estate papers designating the beneficiary to their bank, or the estate's bank, and instruct the bank to call an American Express Travelers Customer Service Center for further instructions.

Travelers' cheques are cashed only in the big towns and they charge high commissions on them. You can pay us using your credit or debit card for your property. Normal cheques take about 4 weeks to clear and they are not suitable for payments, especially for placing a deposit!