Traveller's cheques are not as widely used today as they used to be, so think very carefully about buying traveller's cheques to use abroad. However, they are certainly one of the safest ways to travel with money as their value can be refunded if they are stolen. They can also still be useful in certain circumstances, for example in places where you don't feel comfortable taking large amounts of cash or your credit and debit cards. Traveller's cheques are one of the safest ways to travel with money.