traveler's check
1traveler's check — n. An instrument with a monetary face value that can be redeemed at locations other than one s own financial institution. Generally accepted in all countries, a traveler s check must be countersigned in presence of one who is accepting the… …
2traveler's check — ☆ traveler s check n. a check or draft, usually one of a set, issued by a bank, etc. in any of several denominations and sold to a traveler who signs it at issuance and again in the presence of the person cashing it …
3traveler's check — UK US noun [C] US MONEY ► TRAVELLER S CHEQUE(Cf. ↑traveller s cheque) …
4traveler's check — traveler s ,check noun count a printed piece of paper that you sign and use as money when you are traveling, that can be replaced if it is lost or stolen …
5traveler's check — noun a letter of credit issued by a bank or express company that is payable on presentation to any correspondent of the issuer • Syn: ↑traveller s check, ↑banker s check • Hypernyms: ↑traveler s letter of credit, ↑traveller s letter of credit * * …
6Traveler's Check — A medium of exchange that can be used in place of hard currency. Travelers checks are often used by individuals who are traveling on vacation to foreign countries. The checks were first introduced by American Express back in 1891. Travelers… …
7traveler's check — a check issued in any of various denominations by a bank, travel agency, etc., that is signed by the purchaser upon purchase and again, in the presence of the payee, when cashing the check or using it to pay for goods or services. [1905 10] * * * …
8traveler's check — trav′eler s check n. a check issued in any of various denominations by a bank, travel agency, etc., that is signed by the purchaser upon purchase and again when being cashed or used • Etymology: 1905–10 …
9traveler's check — An instrument, usually one of a set, purchased from a bank or other financially responsible institution, as a source of ready money on cashing the instrument, while traveling in the country or abroad, without identification other than the… …
10traveler's check — noun A check , requiring a specimen signature and a countersignature; this is usually prepaid and drawn against the banks own funds, rather than drawn against the signatorys account …