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arubadudes · 04-06-2010, 02:45 PM

Just went to the bank and found they no longer issue Traveler's Checks, only a pre-paid card. Does anyone know if there are fees associated with using the card? I've always cashed a check at the front desk at the Costa Linda, now I heard they don't except checks? Can you get withdrawals from ATM's without charges? We'll be in Aruba on Thursday and need to know ASAP.

Thanks all,

Steve

cindyo · 04-06-2010, 02:50 PM

AAA has travelers checks..no fee !

*Andrea J.* · 04-06-2010, 04:44 PM

my opinion is that you should get the paper version of the traveler's checks.
i just checked with my credit union and they only have the paper (traditional) version.
if you are a member of AAA the traveler's checks are free....(no service charge)
also too, some banks and credit unions have them for free.
if costa linda has indeed stopped accepting travelers checks that imo is not good business.

travlers checks can be cashed for FREE aka NO CHARGE at the casinos in aruba.

sunnysmiles · 04-07-2010, 08:06 AM

Never heard of the card. Our credit union gave me the paper version.
I had no problems cashing them at the casino. FYI-Some excursion places don't take them which really surprised me.

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arubadudes Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3	Traveler's Check Cards Just went to the bank and found they no longer issue Traveler's Checks, only a pre-paid card. Does anyone know if there are fees associated with using the card? I've always cashed a check at the front desk at the Costa Linda, now I heard they don't except checks? Can you get withdrawals from ATM's without charges? We'll be in Aruba on Thursday and need to know ASAP. Thanks all, Steve Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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04-07-2010, 08:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
sunnysmiles Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Natural Pool, Druif Beach, Eagle Beach, California Lighthouse, Helicopter Posts: 467	Never heard of the card. Our credit union gave me the paper version. I had no problems cashing them at the casino. FYI-Some excursion places don't take them which really surprised me. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Laura