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Procedures For Obtaining Traveler's Cheques

Using an AMEX department card:

1. The traveler must first complete a Travel Authorization Form and obtain the necessary approval signatures.
2. Copies of the approved Travel Authorization form are to be submitted to:
   • The Account Custodian (i.e., the person responsible for the Dept. Card), and
   • The Travel Reimbursement Department.
3. The Account Custodian should contact Travel Reimbursement and request that traveler's checks be issued using the Department Card. The following information should be provided:
   • Name of the Account Custodian
   • The name of the traveler for whom the traveler's checks are being requested
   • Trip Location
   • Trip Dates
   • Amount Requested: please note, traveler's checks are issued in multiples of $300
4. Travel Reimbursement will review the requested amount for reasonableness based on the destination, duration of the trip, and the estimated costs.
5. Travelers will receive a call when their traveler's checks are available for pick-up in the Petty Cash Office.

Using a Corporate Card:

1. A Travel Authorization Form must be completed, approved, and submitted to the Travel Reimbursement Office.
2. The Traveler should contact Travel Reimbursement and request traveler's checks. The following information should be provided.
   • Trip Location
   • Trip Dates
   • Amount Requested: please note, traveler's checks are issued in multiples of $300
3. Travel Reimbursement will review the requested amount for reasonableness based on the destination, duration of the trip, and the estimated costs.
4. Travelers will receive a call when their traveler's checks are available for pick-up in the Petty Cash Office.