traveller's check

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Noun traveller's check has 1 sense

traveler's check, traveller's check, banker's check - a letter of credit issued by a bank or express company that is payable on presentation to any correspondent of the issuer
--₁ is a kind of traveler's letter of credit, traveller's letter of credit

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Term: Traveller's Check

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A type of check that can be used as a form of payment by a traveler, typically issued in a foreign currency.

Example sentence 1: When going on a trip abroad, it is advisable to carry traveller's checks as they can be easily replaced if lost or stolen.

Example sentence 2: The bank offered me the option to purchase traveller's checks in euros for my upcoming vacation to Europe.

Sense 2: A licensed financial instrument used by individuals to perform financial transactions while traveling, providing security and convenience.

Example sentence 1: The traveler's check can be easily cashed or used to make purchases at various outlets across the globe.

Example sentence 2: Before the advent of credit cards, traveller's checks were the preferred mode of payment for international travelers.