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American Express??????

I'm planning on goning on some trips this summer and have had money stolen on previous trips. I think that I have decided to use the American Express Traveler Cheque Card, however I was wondering where I would have a problem buying things in Honolulu, HI and in and around the Los Angeles area Thanks for the help

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1) bring a cash.

2) if the card looks like an American express charge card you shouldn't have any problems (although I had a customer at my Kinko's try to use an American express gift card in the copier card reader and it was rejected but it worked fine at the cash register so as they say your mileage may vary you could take travelers check instead or as others suggested cash

3) This would probably be a good idea, but you may also want to bring a debit card with a MasterCard or Visa logo with you as a backup.

4) When traveling internationally, it is always preferable to have your American Express card handy for purchases at hotels, retailers and restaurants. Business owners and their employees have come to trust the American Express name, and while some accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover, many establishments frown on the use of these credit cards. Since there are thousands of financial centers in nearly every country, business owners feel comfortable accepting American Express, which gives you an advantage when shopping, eating and sleeping in foreign countries. If you have a card like the Hilton HHonors Platinum Credit Card from American Express, you can also earn reward points for free hotel stays, free airline tickets and discounts on travel vacation packages. The JetBlue and Blue Sky cards have similar advantages. Cashing Checks If you have an American Express Credit Card, your overseas banking will be made much easier. Most American Express financial centers will cash personal checks of up to $1,000 for regular card holders, and up to $5,000 for gold card members. They can also provide simple, fast currency exchanges and money transfers. Get all information about credit card at: http://www.credit-card-gallery.com/American_Express.html. It contains all types of american express credit card, you can compare and apply online for a best card for travelling.

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