The American Express Travelers check has been around since 1891. The president of American Express was traveling in Europe when bankers there refused to cash a check for him. After the trip, an American Express employee named Marcellus F. Berry came up with the idea of the traveler's check. In the year 2000, American Express sold 24.6 billions dollars worth of traveler's checks. Travelers
. checks are sold at most banks all over the world, and are also available at travel service organizations. For complete instructions on how to buy and use American Express Travelers checks, visit their website at https://www212.americanexpress.com/dsmlive/dsm/dom/us/en/personal/cardmember/additionalproductsandservices/giftcardsandtravelerscheques/travelerschequesandforeigncurrency.do?vgnextoid=6d17fc671492a110VgnVCM100000defaad94RCRD&vgnextchannel=95ddb81e8482a110VgnVCM100000defaad94RCRD.
