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PRESS
RELEASE DISCONTINUATION OF STERLING TRAVELLERS CHEQUE Issued
16 December 2008 Bank of St Helena has been informed by American Express
that with effect from the 31st December 2008, sales of American
Express Sterling Travellers Cheques will cease in
Service Detail: Sale of Travellers Cheques Travellers Cheques are a secure way to carry funds when travelling outside St. Helena. Not only are they much less useful to a thief than cash, but if they are lost or stolen, the holder can claim a refund from the issuer. Bank of St. Helena has United States Dollar American Express Travellers Cheques® on sale in USD50 and USD100 denominations. These can be purchased at the bank either for cash or by debit to your account. Travellers Cheques can be encashed in most countries at banks, larger hotels and in many shops. They are useable onboard the RMS St. Helena. Bank of St. Helena charges 1% of the face value for the issue of Travellers Cheques. You may be required to pay further costs at the point of encashment - please ask there for details. Click here to return to the Services page |
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