Protect your travel money
In the event that your Travellers Cheques are lost or stolen, you can get your money back quickly and easily - usually within 24 hours.
Lock your exchange rate
You don't have to worry about future exchange rate fluctuation because you lock the rate at time of purchase.
Easy to exchange for local currency
You can exchange your American Express Chinese Yuan Travellers Cheques to local currency at approximately 2,000 Bank Of China branches, including at major international airports in China.
Flexibility of Funds
There are no restrictions on the amount of American Express Chinese Yuan Travellers Cheques that may be brought into, or carried out of China, subject to regulatory and currency guidelines applicable to your market. (You are advised to check and comply with local regulatory and currency guidelines applicable.)
Valid for life
They provide more flexibility - with no expiration date, you can use them anytime in the future, or keep them as safe supply of cash.
Not linked to your bank account
If they're lost or stolen, don't worry - American Express Travellers Cheques are not tied to your bank account or any personal information.
Find an Exchange Location near you
You can exchange your American Express Chinese Yuan Travellers Cheques to local currency at approximately 2,000 Bank of China branches including at major international airports in China.
Click here for a list of Bank of China branches in main cities and key tourist areas.
Fees and limits*
You will be subject to a standard regulatory charge of 0.75% on exchange of Travellers Cheques.
You can exchange up to CNY20,000* worth of American Express Chinese Yuan Travellers Cheques per person, per branch, per day. Exchange requirement may vary by branch.
A valid non-Chinese passport will be required to exchange American Express Chinese Yuan Travellers Cheques for local currency.
Unused travellers cheques
Should you still have some unused American Express Chinese Yuan Travellers Cheques after you return home, you can either keep them for your next trip to China, or as a safe supply of cash.
Alternatively, you can encash the remaining American Express Chinese Yuan Travellers Cheques at the purchase outlet where you first bought your Cheques. This will be based on prevailing exchange rate and subject to encashment charges, if any.
*Subject to changes per regulatory guidelines and encashment partner's policies where applicable.
Terms & Conditions
Where can I buy American Express Chinese Yuan Travellers Cheques?
You can buy American Express Chinese Yuan Travellers Cheques at any American Express Foreign Exchange branch
What denomination is available?
American Express Chinese Yuan Travellers Cheques are available in CNY 500.
Where do I sign American Express Chinese Yuan Travellers Cheques?
Sign on the upper left-hand corner immediately upon purchase. To encash it, countersign on the lower left-hand corner, in the presence of the acceptor.
Where can I encash my American Express Chinese Yuan Travellers Cheques?
You can exchange your American Express Chinese Yuan Travellers Cheques to local currency at approximately 2,000 Bank Of China branches, including at major international airports in China.
Does the Bank of China charge commission?
Yes. Bank of China charges a standard regulatory fee of 0.75% on exchange of Travellers Cheques.
Is there an encashment limit on my American Express Chinese Yuan Travellers Cheques?
You can exchange up to CNY20,000* worth of American Express Chinese Yuan Travellers Cheques per person, per branch, per day. Exchange requirement may vary by branch.
How much American Express Chinese Yuan Travellers Cheques can I bring into China?
There are no restrictions on the amount of American Express Chinese Yuan Travellers Cheques you can bring into China**. You may wish to know that the maximum amount of Chinese Yuan cash you can bring into China is CNY20,000.
*Subject to changes per regulatory guidelines and encashment partner's policies where applicable.
**Subject to changes per regulatory guidelines where applicable.