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Introducing American Express Travelers Cheques
Lost or Stolen Cheques
Where to Use Your Cheques
Frequently Asked Questions

American Express Travelers Cheques

The Safety of Travelers Cheques

Unlike cash, lost or stolen American Express Travelers Cheques can be easily replaced throughout the world. Replacement of Cheques can usually be quickly arranged*.

*Please refer to the back of the purchase record for details regarding Cheques replacement.

How to Use Travelers Cheques

Using Travelers Cheques is very simple. When first purchased, Travelers Cheques must be signed (Chinese and English are both acceptable) in the upper left-hand corner in order to be reimbursable if lost or stolen. Remember also to store the purchase record and the Cheques separately. When you are ready to cash the Cheque, the acceptor must watch you countersign the Cheque in the lower left-hand corner.

American Express Travelers Cheques currently offer 6 currencies and more than 20 denominations. Travelers Cheques can be easily purchased with the currency denominations which has been shown as below at participating financial institutions in China..

American Express Foreign Exchange Service Offices offer the following currency denominations:
Currency Denomination
U.S. Dollar - 50 100 - 500
Euro - 50 100 200 500
Australian Dollar 20 50 100 200 -
Canadian Dollar 20 50 100 - 500
Japanese Yen - - 10000 20000 50000
Pound Sterling 20 50 100 200 -


*Not all Financial Institutions offer all currencies and denominations. Please contact your bank first for further details.

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