Travellers Cheque Providers

A traveller's cheque is a pre-printed, fixed amount cheque that requires a signature to pay for a good or service. In general, traveller's cheques are an outdated and tiring form of travel money as traveller's cheques are no longer as widely accepted by retailers and take some time to organize. However, traveller's cheques do still have some benefits for the safety conscious.

Unlike cash, traveller's cheques can usually be replaced by the issuing bank or financial institution if lost or stolen, and they never expire.

They work on the basis that the purchaser is essentially giving an interest free loan to the issuer.

This is how the issuer makes their profit, as these days most traveller's cheques are commission free or charge a mere 1% commission on the total. It sounds appealing in light of the foreign credit and debit card transaction fees, but the hard truth is that traveller's cheques are rarely accepted by retailers.

Instead, holders of traveller's cheques must visit a bank or bureau de change to exchange the cheque for local currency. This also requires the holder to carry an additional form of identification, such as a passport or driver's licence, with them at all times for verification.

Crown Currency Exchange
If you are travelling abroad either this year or next you can pre-order your currency and benefit from an excellent rate of exchange. With any amount from £500 to £10,000 you can choose between cash and travellers cheques or a combination of both.

Online FX
Our travel money service allows you to securely purchase foreign currency and traveller's cheques at unbeatable exchange rates as well as zero commission. If you order before 12:30, your travel money will be safely delivered to your home or place of work by the next working day

ICE
Order your travel money here online and we'll speed it direct to your door by Royal Mail Special Delivery, the next working day.

Thompson
With shops nationwide we offer a range of travel money services. Don't wait until you get to the airport, we don't charge you ant commission and we'll also guarantee you a competitive exchange rate with a friendly service.

Nationwide
commission-free cash and travellers cheques available in all major currencies

Post office
Order your Travellers Cheques and foreign currencies at competitive rates* online, and choose for it to be delivered to your home or collect in branch. FREEhome delivery for orders over £500.

Thomas Cook
Tell us how much currency and travellers cheques you want, then pick them up from your nearest store at a time convenient for you. If you are flying from Manchester Airport or Heathrow Airport (T5) you can even pick up before your flight.

Halifax
Get you're American Express Travellers cheques from the Halifax. American Express Travellers Cheques offer the convenience and security you need when you're abroad.