travelers checks

[buzz2400]

I am thinking of getting travelers checks this vacation since I am driving. Does anyone use them at the parks. I don't want a hassle using them.

 

[plutofreak]

all I carry is traveler's checks they are not a hassle, and are treated just like cash in the parks. Just make sure you have your ID. But I did find once I got home nobody wanted to take my traveler's checks>

 

[ugadog99]

I always use traveler's checks and never have a problem. I feel more secure with them and I also keep an eye on all that I'm spending. Using credit cards and debits makes you want to spend more, in my opinion. With the traveler's checks, I know exactly what I have and how much to spend.

 

[samsmom05]

I have never used travelers checks myself. One thing I did see on a CM board was that sometimes it is difficult for the checks to be cashed at the smaller places, especially at the beginning of the day with large denominations. Obviously, I am not an expert. Just food for thought.

 

[crazee4mickey]

Traveller's cheques are all we used the entire time we were there--we never had any trouble with them as we never had any outrageous amounts and had most in $50 cheques. Sure its more to keep track of but you don't run into difficulty with the amount being too much for even smaller shops to cash!

 

[dkrause716]

Always use them when we travel and never had a hassle. (Except at home at the grocery store???) I usually cash one at the front desk of the hotel before we leave in the morning. I always get $100s. Much safer than cash!! Yikes! Cash would make me a nervouse wreck!

 

[golfgal]

We used our room charge when we were there. It was so easy. I think we used about $40 cash the whole time.

I did just see an ad for an American Express travelers check debit card. You pre-load it with how ever much money you want and then use it like a credit card while traveling. I can't believe it has taken someone this long to come up with that. I think THIS would be the way to go!

 

[ziggystardust]

We used our room charge when we were there. It was so easy. I think we used about $40 cash the whole time.

I did just see an ad for an American Express travelers check debit card. You pre-load it with how ever much money you want and then use it like a credit card while traveling. I can't believe it has taken someone this long to come up with that. I think THIS would be the way to go!

We do the same thing. And I just saw that ad too. The promo they're running is if you order the card you get a free companion airfare. I don't know what the fine print is but it looks like a pretty good deal. I'm thinking about getting it specifically for the driving part of the trip. I think its probably going to be a lot easier to just swipe it at the pump then having to go inside and pay cash (especially if its 5am)