Enclosure (3) to COMDTINST 4600.14B
2. The current Coast Guard travelers check program is through American Express in
conjunction with the GTCC provider Citibank.
3. All travelers check operations will use the American Express ExpressPass system to
record all replenishments and issuances of travelers checks, there is no exception to this
policy. The ExpressPass register can be used as the official unit travelers check register.
4. Ordering Travelers Checks. Ordering and replenishing the supply of travelers checks is
the responsibility of the travelers check agent. Replenishment should occur when the
check stock supply is reduced to 50 percent of the authorized ceiling amount. Generally,
ceiling amounts should not exceed one month's anticipated activity.
a. Automatic replenishment can be set up by the travelers check agent. The travelers
check agent should coordinate with American Express at 1-800-447-7677, option 0
and speak with a representative to set up automatic check replenishment which will
replenish checks to a unit when 50% of the inventory has been reported issued.
Adjustment to the automatic replenishment can be made by contacting American
Express.
b. Manual replenishments can be made by fax using the American Express Travelers
Checks Resupply Fax order form which can be obtained from American Express at
1-800-447-7677, option 0 and speak to a representative. The completed form must be
faxed to American Express at 1-800-594-2509.
c. If an emergency exists and an order cannot be faxed, contact American Express at
1-800-447-7677, option 0 and speak to a representative regarding a one-time process
to facilitate the emergency order.
d. The following are the most common prepackaged options available when requesting
replenishment (0 and 00 checks are also available upon request):
DENOMINATION
NUMBER OF CHECKS
PACKAGE VALUE
.00
10
0.00
.00
3
0.00
.00
5
0.00
.00
10
0.00
0.00
3
0.00
0.00
5
0.00
0.00
10
00.00
5. Receipt of Travelers Checks. Receipting of travelers checks is a two step process and
both must be completed immediately upon receipt of the checks.
a. Count the check packages and dollar amounts and verify serial numbers of the
travelers checks received. Under no circumstance shall individual packages be
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