American Express® Travellers Cheques

A safe and easy way to protect your money while you travel.

Enjoy Convenience & Peace of Mind


Benefits:

  • Refundable if lost or stolen.
  • Protects against identity theft as not tied to bank account information.
  • Avoid fluctuating exchange rates while travelling abroad.

Travellers Cheques are available through our branches or by delivery in the following currencies:

  • United States Dollar (USD)
  • Euro (EUR)
  • Australian Dollar (AUD)
  • Canadian Dollar (CDN)

Refund Services

For lost or stolen Travellers Cheques or Gift Cheques, please call1-888-221-7282 (available 24 hours a day).

How Ordering Works
American Express Travellers Cheques are available at any of our branches across the country. You can also order traveller cheques by telephone and internet banking. Orders will be delivered by Priority Courier within 48 hours for most urban areas. Other areas may take an additional 24 hours. A signature is required for all deliveries.

Commission

  • Regular Travellers Cheques:
    1.25% subject to a $3.00 Canadian or $3.00 US minimum for regular US dollar travellers cheques. The commission is waived if you have any of the following Scotiabank services:
    • ScotiaGold Passport® VISA
    • Scotia Value® Account
    • Scotia OneTM Service
    • Scotia Plus® Program for Seniors
  • American Express Travellers Cheques for Two:
    1.75% subject to a $3.00 US minimum

Learn more about available currencies and denominations, and order limits and fees.

Purchase 24/7

By phone:1-888-431-3890
or
Online:
Sign-on to Scotia Online®



Fees and Denominations

Learn more about fees and denominations