Travellers Cheques

Using your American Express® Travellers Cheques is the safe and hassle-free way to keep your money with you while on holiday. They’re available in the following currencies:

• Pounds sterling
• US dollars
• Euro
• Japanese yen
• Canadian dollars
• Australian dollars

All American Express foreign currency travellers cheques are commision-free and we only charge1% commission on sterling travellers cheques (minimum £3.00).

American Express Travellers Cheques offer the convenience and security you need when you’re abroad:

• 24 hour Worldwide Refund Service. Replacement travellers cheques are usually sent to you within 24 hours, wherever you are
• 24 hour American Express Helpline. If you need help while you're away, details are in your travellers cheque wallet
• American Express Call Before You Go Service. Simply call 0800 52 13 13 to receive information on where best to cash your cheques for free and to get help and advice when you're away

Protect yourself when travelling

Remember, when you travel abroad that different places take different types of payment.  So it's a good idea to take some currency, travellers cheques and your debit or credit card.  For security you should always carry them seperately.

Order your travel money a way that suits you;

• New travel money ordering service  - order with any debit or credit card
• By phone - order using any debit or credit card by calling 0845 246 0006
• Visit your local branch - Any suitable Bank of Scotland account
• Halifax online banking - Any suitable Bank of Scotland account

1% commission applies to sterling travellers cheques (minimum £3.00).