The University of Chicago
Traveler's Check Purchasing Policy

Traveler's checks are available for purchase at the Bursar's Office. The following policies will be adhered to:

1. A valid University ID card must be presented at the Bursar's teller window.

2. University of Chicago Campus employees and faculty may purchase travelers checks with a personal check limit of $1000.00 per day. There is no limit if the purchase is made with a University check, University Credit Union savings withdrawal check, government check, money order, cashier's check, or cash.

3. Students may purchase travelers checks with a personal check limit of $300.00 per day. There is no limit if the purchase is made with a University check, government check, money order, cashiers check, or cash.

4. University of Chicago Hospital employees may purchase travelers checks with cash or a University of Chicago Credit Union savings account withdrawal check.

5. There is a 1% service charge.