Travellers Cheques

[ladyjicky]

Does anyone know if you can still cash American Express Travellers Cheques at the Post Office in Paris?
I was able to do so in 2005.
Thankyou!

[annettecinca]

Ladyjicky, I sure don't know. I haven't used travelers checks for years. I'm sure someone will come to the rescue with an answer tho.

[Truffaut]

I'd be surprised if it's possible any longer. There is the American Express office near Opéra, though. I would certainly think they'd cash their own travellers' cheques (especially since nobody else in Paris will take them!)

[Anne]

Lady, why do you want to use travellers cheques anyway ?

Credit cards are so much more convenient, plus the exchange rate on credit cards is MUCH better than the one on travellers cheques - at least this is true for travellers cheques bought in France .

[Happygoin]

There has been lots of conflicting information re: which way is best to maximize your money while traveling. The consensus seems to be that, unless your bank offers free services, using an ATM and/or credit cards is the most advantageous.

I use a credit card for major purchases (around $100 or more) and get spending money every few days from the local ATM. I keep all my credit card and ATM receipts so that I can figure out what I've spent when I get home.

With the advent of ATM's, Traveler's Checques are getting to be a thing of the past. Many establishments won't accept them any more. Finding a place to cash them would be a time intrusion on my vacation...but that's just me and my humble opinion .

And don't forget to notify your bank and credit card companies that you'll be traveling. Very important!

[willow]

Last summer I received AmEx Traveler's Checks from so co-workers as a going away gift and a bon voyage gift. I honestly had no clue as to how I could use them! I ended up taking them with as a safety buffer, but I never used them. I brought them back and cashed them at my bank instead! I used my Bank of America debit card instead!

[ladyjicky]

I am a rare person I guess but - I hate to use a atm!!!I know people watch you and its so easy to get rolled. I did cash them at the post office in 2005 - i buy them in euro. I know the place near the Opera but - unless you have a room nearby and can there on opening time - Ooooh the line! LOL
I know - I shall be in the Louvre as a exhibit under the title of "old fashioned crazy Aussie Woman , who hates ATM'S" LOL

[cigalechanta]

Traveler's check cost alot when they are used are not accepted at alot of places, Nor is American Express.

[mez]

Ladyjicky, I know you specifically asked about post offices, but have you asked an Amex office here?
I know they could definitely tell you where the Amex offices are in Paris. Perhaps they can answer your questions about the post office.

[Happygoin]

I remember when it used to be at the top of the Champs Elysees near the Arc de Triomphe. I noticed last year that it's not there any more...but it could have been gone for ages since I don't go to that part of Paris very often.

[Jody]

They moved location about a year or so ago. There's an office on rue Scribe and one on Place Victor Hugo.

[ladyjicky]

Thankyou!