What are American Express gift cheques?

An American Express gift cheque is a type of check that can be purchased to give to another person. These cheques can be used at a variety of businesses, including participating retail stores, sporting events and movie theaters. Many hotels and restaurants accept them as well.

American Express gift cheques can be purchased at a number of participating locations, including banks, credit unions, American Express Travel Service offices and the Internet. A fee of $2.50 is charged with the purchase of a gift cheque. The cheques do not expire, and the funds can be refunded if cheques are lost or stolen.