Travellers' cheques are still one of the most universally recognised forms of international currency. It's wise to have them at least as a back up for a credit card or foreign currency.

The National Bank can provide you with American Express Traveller’s Cheques in US dollars, Great British pounds, Euro, Australian dollars, Canadian dollars and Japanese Yen. Traveller’s cheques come in a range of denominations and are available loose or in packs.

To ensure the currency and denominations you require are ready when you are, please order in advance. Please call us on 0800 18 18 18 or call into any branch to find out what denominations are available.

Use our Foreign Currency Calculators to get an indication of what your NZ dollar is worth in foreign currency or vice versa

You may also want to arrange to take some foreign cash on your trip. Did you know you can often use your Thoroughbred Card, National Bank Visa Classic or Cashpoint card and even access touchtone phone banking and Online Banking while you're away? To find out how (and for plenty of other useful tips) go to planning a trip.

Check out the Bank's latest exchange rates.

Call us on 0800 18 18 18 or call into any branch.