Traveler's Cheque

[Leros]

I travled out of town for an interview a few weeks ago. They sent me a traveler's cheque for my stipend. I've never used a traveler's cheque before. Can I spend this at any store?

 

[MovingTarget]

most places, but you may have to wait for a confused store clerk to figure out how to use it.

Just go cash it at a bank and save yourself the troubhle

 

[Leros]

Originally posted by: MovingTarget
most places, but you may have to wait for a confused store clerk to figure out how to use it.

Just go cash it at a bank and save yourself the troubhle

I do all my banking remotely in another town. I'd have to mail it in, which is why I would prefer to just use it locally.

 

[SonnyDaze]

1. Put cheque in envelope.
2. Mail in.
3......
4. Profit!!

 

[Leros]

Originally posted by: SonnyDaze
1. Put cheque in envelope.
2. Mail in.
3......
4. Profit!!

Actually my expenses were slightly more than the stipend because American Airlines charges $15 for you to check a bag. :|

 

[kranky]

I would not assume you will be able to use it in a store. Travelers checks are so uncommon these days I don't think most clerks will have ever seen one before. If you try it, hope you get lucky. And bring photo ID just in case.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Most restaurants and hotels accept travelers checks without problem.

PSA, many foreign drawn travelers checks are printed on better paper than U.S. bank notes.