Traveler's checks are great ways to keep your money safe while you travel. You can purchase them at your local bank before you leave, and if they get stolen, all you have to do is call your bank, and they will be completely replaced. Even so, you should always try to keep your traveler's checks safe. Here's how.
Sign all of your traveler's checks before you leave. Each check should have 2 signature lines. After you've signed a check once, no one without your identification and duplicate signature can cash that check.
Before you travel, write down the numbers of all of your checks. This way, if your checks get lost or stolen you can call your bank and report them. Without this information, banks will not refund your checks. Make sure you pack these numbers separately from your checks. This way, if the checks get stolen, the numbers are still safe.
Do not put your traveler's checks in your checked baggage, and do not leave them in your hotel room. Try to avoid any situation in which your traveler's checks are not with you. This will prevent them from getting stolen.
Carry your traveler's checks in an under-the-clothes travel wallet. Many companies make lightweight, breathable travel wallets that go around your neck or waist. By using a under-the-clothes travel wallet, you'll ensure that your checks do not get stolen, even if you are pickpocketed.
