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Travellers Cheques

American Express® Travellers Cheques are still one of the safest forms of foreign currency you can take on your travels - and there is $0 commission1 when you buy them at Australia Post.

How it works

Check your rate

Check your exchange rate online.

Order online

Order your travellers cheques online and choose an Australia Post retail outlet to collect them from. You can pay online or over the phone using BPAY®.

Order in-store

If you prefer, you can also order your travellers cheques in any participating retail outlet and pay using cash or EFTPOS2.

Collect your travellers cheques

You will be given a date you can collect your travellers cheques from your chosen outlet. You will need to bring your receipt and photo ID with you.

  • How long does it take?

    We'll confirm your collection date when you place your order. If you order by midday (AEST), your travellers cheques will be ready to collect at your chosen retail outlet from 4pm the next business day4 in metro areas (regional areas may take 2 days). If you order online, you should allow 3-4 business days before collection from your nominated outlet.

  • What proof of ID will I need?

    When you order and collect your travellers cheques from your nominated Australia Post retail outlet, if your total order is worth less than A$2,000 you'll need to show one valid form of government-issued photo ID that shows your signature (such as your driver's licence or passport).

    If it is worth more than A$2,000, you'll need to show us two forms of ID:

    • one primary ID that is government-issued with a photo and signature (such as your driver's licence or passport), and
    • one secondary ID with a signature (such as your credit card).

    We'll then give you a sealed envelope containing your travellers cheques, and we recommend you check the contents carefully before you leave our outlet. We also recommend you sign each cheque immediately in the top left hand corner to help protect you against loss.

  • Are there any limits to my travellers cheques purchase?

    You can order the following minimum and maximum amounts of American Express Travellers Cheques at participating Australia Post retail outlets. You can place multiple orders at one time.

       Value per transaction AUD ($)
     Minimum order  200
     Maximum order  6,000
     Commission fees1  0

A Disclosure Document will be provided where Travellers Cheques are sold and are available upon request. You should request an American Express Financial Services Guide and consider the appropriateness of Travellers Cheques in relation to your individual requirements. American Express Travellers Cheques are issued by American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. Incorporated with limited liability in New York, USA. ® Registered trademark of American Express Company.

1 Exchange rates may include a service charge. Financial institution fees and limits apply. Please visit American Express for more information.

2 Financial institution fees and limits may apply so please check with your financial institution.

3 If you click on links to American Express, you will leave the Australia Post site and be directed to a third party site to place your order and complete your purchase. Please see the terms and conditions of the third-party site for further details.

4 Collection at the same Australia Post retail outlet. Outside metropolitan areas may take longer.

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How to buy

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At an Australia Post retail outlet

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