travellers cheques

by **caz and mark** on Sat Jun 14, 2008 10:28 pm

off to olu deniz 23rd June - not sure whether I should take any travellers cheques? which travellers cheques would be best - �, $ or Euro) is there anywhere to change travellers cheques? is any commission charged?

or who it be best just to take currency? is so which type?

by **fisherman1** on Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:42 am

Hiya Caz and Des

Not sure about where you are going, but we normally take cash and travellers cheques in Euros. The cash is handy in case there are no cash points to change travellers cheques (which is unusual in tourist areas or hotels).
The travellers cheques are recommended by the travel agents and we normally get American Express cheques which appears to be most widely used (I think) If you loose them or if they are stolen, then they tend to be covered and you can be reimbursed to their value. Also if you do not use all of the travellers cheques we tend to keep them for our next holiday. They do not go out of date and can be cashed in at any time.

Hope that helps. Enjoy your jollies!!

by **ilovehols** on Sun Jun 15, 2008 12:36 pm

Hi
english money is changed at a better rate in turkey so your better off with that. There pleanty cash machines if you dont wanna take load with you. also most resturants and shops take english notes.
enjoy ya hols

by **tsuser** on Sun Jun 15, 2008 1:52 pm

Assuming you are in the UK then take sterling travellers cheques as most banks don't charge for issuing and you can pay the balance directly into your account on your return. If you purchase Euro tc's you will get a much lower rate when you try to cash back in any excess on return.
As others have said, exchange rate tends to be better in resort.

by **russco** on Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:51 am

Only take sterling cash forget travellers cheques they charge ridiculous commmision CASH CASH CASH !!! just get a safe straight away

by **zoso** on Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:12 pm

I am taking cash with me (Sterling) does it matter if it's scottish notes?

I know you can't use a scottish �10 note for your visa but didn't know about in resort?

Cheers,

Sorry to hijack your thread!!

G

by **tsuser** on Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:00 pm

"Only take sterling cash forget travellers cheques they charge ridiculous commmision CASH CASH CASH !!! just get a safe straight away"
Unless there have been major changes recently this advice is totally inaccurate. Last time we were there the exchange rate for cash and travellers cheques were exactly the same. That has been true everywhere we have travelled in europe. No commission charges on either method.
The only part I do agree with is to get a safe. It doesn't generally cost much and peace of mind with the security of money, travel documents and passports is certainly worth it.