Amex TravelFunds Card

[kelljacques@aol.com]

has anyone ever used these.. I was goi9ng to get one for our upcoming cruise..

thanks for any help

 

[tam012864]

bump....I would like to know as well...

 

[ivanova]

not yet - plan on using them in 5 weeks though

 

[wingawh]

Anyone used these cards anywhere? What are your thoughts in general?

 

[Grumpy's Mom]

I purchased one for my dd-17 to take with her to Europe this year, as a back up, in case she lost her debit card and cash. She used it everywhere in Europe, and even though it was loaded with dollars, when she used it at an ATM, she would get the appropriate currency for the country she was in.

She only used about 1/2 of what was on there, so I used the rest here and there - absolutely no problems! I think it would be much easier than TC's if it were stolen, as AMEX would have an electronic record of where it had been used and how much, etc. That always seemed to me to be a problem with the TC's, as I am not a great record keeper while on vacation!

We will be cruising next year, and I am going to take the TC's left over from last year and have them transferred onto the card. It really was a lot easier.

 

[AuntyBrat]

Ok, here is what I know:

If you go to the amex website and order one, it will come embossed with your name. Some (I repeat SOME) banks carry them and you can get them there, however, they will not have your name embossed on it. They are very much like gift cards. There is a $14.95 fee (I believe this is the correct amount) to get one and there is a minimum amount to get one ($300 I believe) and a maximum credit you can have on the account ($2000 I think is correct). To use it at an ATM there is a fee from the bank and amex. I would suggest checking the official website for more details and information.

 

[wingawh]

Thanks everyone!

 

[kelljacques@aol.com]

thanks everyone.. I hope Ican make thius happen befoer my cruise.. Someone told me AAA has them.. My bank is in the proceesof merging and I can't use my debit card !