Alternatives to Cash

Money Orders
Money orders are used for a variety of purposes. They are simply a guaranteed cheque, accepted readily as cash. Features include:

• Available in Canadian or U.S. funds up to $1,000
  
• Accepted nationally and internationally
  
• Come complete with a carbon receipt
  
• Can be traced if lost or stolen

Travelers Cheques
For peace of mind, purchase either Canadian or American Travelers cheques when planning your trip. Travelers cheques may be purchased in lots of $20, $50, $100, or $500.

U.S. Drafts
U.S. Drafts are similar to traveler's cheques except that they can be purchased in any denomination.

• Available in Canadian or U.S. funds with no limit
  
• Accepted nationally and internationally
  
• Come complete with a carbon receipt
  
• Can be traced if lost or stolen

Wire Transfers
Travelling and find yourself in need of cash? Money can be wired directly to any financial institution you enter (credit unions are less expensive.) Within Canada, money can reach you in as little as 10 minutes to 2 hours (if requesting money from a credit union). Money can also be wired outside of Canada, but expect a substantially longer wait depending on where you are requesting the money from.