What should be done with a deceased persons unused Travellers Cheques?
The estate executor should take the Travellers Cheques, and the estate papers to the bank where the estate account is located, for deposit to the account. The surviving spouse should take the Travellers Cheques and the death certificate to their bank and instruct the bank to call an American Express Travellers Cheque Customer Service Centre for further instructions. The beneficiary can call the Customer Service Centre for advice. As another option, the cheques (marked void) may be sent to American Express along with a copy of the Death Certificate, Estate Papers or other applicable legal papers. Processing fees may apply. Send to: American Express 4315 S. 2700 W. Salt Lake City, UT 84184-0407 Attn: Redemption Dept Please keep copies of all correspondence and the cheque numbers for your records.
The estate beneficiary or executor should take the Travellers Cheques, the death certificate, and any other estate papers designating the beneficiary to their bank, or the estate’s bank, and instruct the bank to call an American Express Travellers Cheque Customer Service Centre for further instructions
The estate beneficiary or executor should take the Travellers Cheques, the death certificate, and any other estate papers designating the beneficiary to their bank, or the estate’s bank, and instruct the bank to call an American Express Travellers Cheque Customer Service Centre for further instructions.
