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rob o · 03-13-2009, 02:11 PM

I always use Travelers Checks in Aruba and typically have not had any problems.

When I need cash, I usually have been able to exchange the checks for cash at the hotel lobby. Last year, this was not always the case.

Any suggestions as to where I can "cash in" traveler's checke for cash in Downtown Oranjestad? Maybe the Casino?

Believe it or not....I've never noticed a bank....probably because I've never looked for one.

*Andrea J.* · 03-13-2009, 03:13 PM

yes casinos!
there are banks up towards the grocery stores
and down near the rotarty near the talk of the town........a block or two toward the airport
andrea

Judy L · 03-13-2009, 04:19 PM

I have never had any problem cashing them at any casino,Linh and sons for close to amount spent usually a $100 check I was told the bank may charge you for cashing.Also even the desk in most any hotel I have stayed in will be happy to change $100 or so.Now in Florida that is a completely different story.They want to fingerprint you and two-three forms of idea and they make you wait until they call back to where they are from like AAA,Visa,or American Express to check #s on checks.I still feel now that most mastercard companies are charging 3% extra on your bill for any charges in Aruba that I will use them going out to dinner at most places my next trip. I did in Feb 09 with no problem.

TomFrederick · 03-13-2009, 08:22 PM

>>> "Last year, this was not always the case."
---- Have always had no problems cashing American Express at my Resort.
Where were you staying? Now restaurants just won't cash them but over 20 years have never had a problem using them to pay my bill.
Understand somewhere in Aruba there is a American Express office. If you use them could go there.
Yes casinos will cash them. Might need ID.
>>> "I was told the bank may charge you for cashing"
---- Never went to one but heard that also.
There are a few banks on the main road coming out of downtown as you get to the markets.

rob o · 03-13-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TomFrederick

>>> "Last year, this was not always the case."
---- Have always had no problems cashing American Express at my Resort.
Where were you staying? .

Renaissance..... it's not that they wouldn't cash them...it was a matter of them sometimes saying that they didn't have sufficient cash on hand.

Kim L · 03-17-2009, 12:39 PM

The casinos have cash. The Crystal Casino has lots of mine.

danadog56 · 03-17-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim L

The casinos have cash. The Crystal Casino has lots of mine.

Don't feel too bad Kim, they have plenty of mine as well !!!

qlaval · 03-31-2009, 03:23 AM

Hey Rob it happen to us a few times as well...
So when the reception desk is empty we always went to the resort Casinos.
Never had a problem with them.

WhiteSideOut · 10-01-2009, 07:18 PM

If I take travelers checks will the casinos cash them, is there an exchange rate? How much in travelers checks should we take?

Should I still have a credit card with me for emergency stuff?

We leave this coming Monday. !!!!!!Yes!!!!!!

*Arubalisa* · 10-01-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteSideOut

Should I still have a credit card with me for emergency stuff?

No experience in the casinos, but...

we use only credit cards on the island.

We also travel with a couple of hundred dollars in $1's & 5's for incidentals and taxis. Taxi drivers appreciate not having to make change from large bills.

03-13-2009, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
rob o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,796	Traveler's Checks I always use Travelers Checks in Aruba and typically have not had any problems. When I need cash, I usually have been able to exchange the checks for cash at the hotel lobby. Last year, this was not always the case. Any suggestions as to where I can "cash in" traveler's checke for cash in Downtown Oranjestad? Maybe the Casino? Believe it or not....I've never noticed a bank....probably because I've never looked for one. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Next trip Trip after that and...trip after that

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03-13-2009, 03:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,026 Images: 74	yes casinos! there are banks up towards the grocery stores and down near the rotarty near the talk of the town........a block or two toward the airport andrea Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

03-13-2009, 04:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Judy L Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Renissance ocean suites pool bar,private island,Marriott Ocean club pool and pool bar,Marriott Casino, Posts: 66	Traveler checks I have never had any problem cashing them at any casino,Linh and sons for close to amount spent usually a $100 check I was told the bank may charge you for cashing.Also even the desk in most any hotel I have stayed in will be happy to change $100 or so.Now in Florida that is a completely different story.They want to fingerprint you and two-three forms of idea and they make you wait until they call back to where they are from like AAA,Visa,or American Express to check #s on checks.I still feel now that most mastercard companies are charging 3% extra on your bill for any charges in Aruba that I will use them going out to dinner at most places my next trip. I did in Feb 09 with no problem. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Bruno wants to go to Aruba

03-13-2009, 08:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
TomFrederick Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Aruba, cruises, Posts: 298	>>> "Last year, this was not always the case." ---- Have always had no problems cashing American Express at my Resort. Where were you staying? Now restaurants just won't cash them but over 20 years have never had a problem using them to pay my bill. Understand somewhere in Aruba there is a American Express office. If you use them could go there. Yes casinos will cash them. Might need ID. >>> "I was told the bank may charge you for cashing" ---- Never went to one but heard that also. There are a few banks on the main road coming out of downtown as you get to the markets. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Last edited by TomFrederick; 03-13-2009 at 08:27 PM.

03-17-2009, 12:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kim L Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renaissance Island early in the morning floating on a raft. Posts: 66	The casinos have cash. The Crystal Casino has lots of mine. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-31-2009, 03:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
qlaval Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 718	Hey Rob it happen to us a few times as well... So when the reception desk is empty we always went to the resort Casinos. Never had a problem with them. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Pierre

10-01-2009, 07:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
WhiteSideOut Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 80	Travelers Checks If I take travelers checks will the casinos cash them, is there an exchange rate? How much in travelers checks should we take? Should I still have a credit card with me for emergency stuff? We leave this coming Monday. !!!!!!Yes!!!!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook