Travelers Cheques

[gpullan]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by DLB-GOUROCK
Garry and Sandy,

I have gone for a Caxton FX card and have had no problems with it either.
But in general don't right off TCs yet. They are still the preferred option for many and they shouldn't be discouraged from using them.

Garry / Sandy - I'm not referring to any of your posts in the above.

Garry, happy birthday I see you joined two years ago today !!!!


[/quote]David, i joined January 2008

[DLB-GOUROCK]

Garry,
So you did. I don't know what I was looking at.
Oh well happy belated birthday for last January.

[gpullan]

[msnsmile2]

Thanks David.

[Lyn]

Well I got the correct travellers cheques at Gatwick, and so far have had no problem spending them, no one so far has even asked for ID.

[steph_goodrum]

Lyn
That's good to know as we usually take some with us for safety as they can be replaced if lost.

[sammibabe]

We do too although not asking for ID is unusual these days. I like them as you can use them like cash (I don't want to use any card for small amounts) but it keeps our cash topped up without having to find an ATM, or pay to get cash. Might be old fashioned but they have my vote!

[spiderman]

Didn't realise these Prepaid Cards existed until I came across this post so thanks! Saved me some money.

If anyone is looking at getting the FairFX card if you go through Quidco you get the card for free and £5 cashback [msnsmile2]

[Tonish]

Just want to point out - there is no FSCS cover or protection of your cash on these cards - the funds do appear to be held as client monies, which offers a degree of protection against creditors, but it's not the same as the FSCS, which doesn't cover these products.