Travellers cheques
Safe
With Visa travellers cheques, you do not have to carry a lot of cash - and you can get a refund if they are lost or stolen. Be sure to note the relevant number for the Visa Travellers Cheque Global Refund and Assistance Centre before you leave. It can normally be found on the back of your purchase agreement. Always keep the purchase agreement separate from your cheques.Welcome
You can exchange your travellers cheques for money, goods or services at millions of banks, financial institutions and merchants around the world, according to local customs and practices.Reliable
They are issued in all the most popular currencies, from euro to yen, so you can rely on them wherever you go. It is better to buy your cheques in your destination's currency. This is particularly important if you are travelling to the USA.Simple
You decide the total value of your cheques, so you cannot overspend. If you do not use them all, you can keep them for your next trip. Visa travellers cheques are valid forever.Adaptable
Dual signature versions are available for two people travelling together. These can be used by either or both of you, saving the trouble of getting two sets of cheques.Get your travellers cheques
You can buy Visa travellers cheques at thousands of locations around the world. To find your nearest outlet, call the Visa Travellers Cheque Global Refund and Assistance Centre free of charge at one of the following numbers:- Australia 1800 882 426
- Austria 0800 29 6102
- Bahrain 8000 0014
- Belgium 0800 1 5448
- Bermuda 1800 623 0677
- Brazil 0800 891 7942
- Canada 1800 227 6811
- Caribbean 1800 227 6811
- China North 10 800 441 0165
- China South 10 800 744 1103
- Costa Rica 08000 150515
- Cyprus 800 95163
- Denmark 800 10448
- Finland 0800 115089
- France 0800 90 94 82
- Germany 0800 1 814070
- Greece 00800 44 13 14 10
- Hawaii 1 866 503 9312
- Hong Kong 800 967 769
- Hungary 06 80 015261
- Iceland 800 8175
- India 000800 1006475
- Indonesia 001 803 0441 1208
- Ireland 1800 411 055
- Israel 180 944 1343
- Italy 800 8 74155
- Japan 00531 78 0112
- Luxembourg 800 2 3827
- Macau 0800 258
- Malaysia 1800 80 2267
- Mexico 01800 123 4824
- Netherlands 0800 022 5484
- New Zealand 0800 447 002
- Norway 800 18 128
- Peru 0800 52868
- Philippines 1800 1442 0082
- Poland 00800 441 23 37
- Portugal 0800 844 857
- Puerto Rico 1866 503 9267
- Russia 810 800 2077 2044
- Singapore 800 441 1222
- South Africa 0800 99 0956
- South Korea 00 308 442 0094
- Spain 900 948978
- Sweden 0207 93108
- Switzerland 0800 55 8450
- Taiwan 00801 044 214
- Thailand 001 800 442 085
- Turkey 00800 4463 2090
- United Arab Emirates 800 0440 084
- United Kingdom 0800 89 5078
- United States and the US Virgin Islands:
1 800 227 6811 - For all other countries:
call the UK on +44 20 7937 8091
fax +44 1733 503 670
The Visa Travellers Cheque Global Refund and Assistance Centre is open 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year and employs multi-lingual operators.
Get a Visa card
If you would like a Visa card, you will need to contact one of the banks or other organisations that issue Visa cards. Use this link to find one near you.
