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Eurocheck

A traveler's check issued by a European bank. A Eurocheck may be exchanged for cash at over 200,000 institutions worldwide. Each Eurocheck has identification so that if it is lost or stolen, the holder may still retrieve the money he/she has placed in it.

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BEUC has criticised some aspects of the Eurocheque system in the past, but recognises that for many people they meet a need which cannot be met by other means of payment, typically for making relatively small cross-border payments by post (deposits for hotel reservations and the like).

CONSUMER POLICY: BEUC CONDEMNS PHASING OUT OF EUROCHEQUE GUARANTEE SYSTEM

Twenty-seven million new cards carrying one or more brands from the Europay family - Eurocard-Mastercard, Maestro, Eurocheque and Cirrus - were issued by European member banks in 1999.

EUROPAY INTERNATIONAL'S PAYMENT SYSTEM EXPANDING RAPIDLY

Europay International, which represents the interests of the Eurocard-Mastercard and Eurocheque network, has welcomed the Commission proposal, suggesting in a statement issued on July 1 that it will "help identify and correct any gaps or discrepancies in laws that fight cheque and payment card fraud, and will complement Europay's on-going efforts to make the payment card system as safe as possible".

PAYMENT FRAUD: COMMISSION ANXIOUS TO HARMONISE CRIMINAL LAW

EPS-Net supports Europay payment brands such as Eurocard-MasterCard, Maestro, Cirrus, and eurocheque, and has been developed to provide complete end-to-end security services.

Baltimore Sureware Keyper Chosen by Europay International For End-to-End Security Services Over Its Payments Network

Eurocheque cardholders alone represent over 49 million consumers, with bank debit cards representing another 15 million consumers in Germany.

Orion Technologies Completes Acquisitions

These terminals provide access to the potential market of over 49 million eurocheque cardholders as well as the over 15 million bank clients carrying debit cards in Germany.

Orion Technologies Announces Intent to Acquire Two German Companies

Gross dollar volume and cards in circulation data exclude eurocheque and edc, which are European-only cards.

MasterCard Transactions Surpass Half a Trillion Dollars in 1996

Numerous examples show that Siemens is closely involved in this and is setting the standards: the world's first electronic purse in Denmark contains a Siemens chip, and likewise the world's first Eurocheque card with chip in Austria uses a Siemens security controller.

Siemens Semiconductor Seeks To Strengthen Its Position as One of the World's Leading Smart Card Suppliers

Granted, it was back in the 1980s that I arrived in Hungary with out-dated Eurocheques obtained from my bank.

Rugby Union: Can I be in your team? I went to Wales on holiday; THE WAY I SEE

I think Travellers' Cheques have had their day - a bit like the old Eurocheques (remember them?

Your Life -Travel: Troubles Pack up your; FOLLOW OUR ADVICE FOR A STRESS-FREE SUMMER HOL

You'll be able to pay cash in old currencies and make purchases in euros using credit and debit cards,and Eurocheques.

How Euro money men are about to change your life; COUNTDOWN TO THE NEW CURRENCY WHICH WILL AFFECT ALL OF US

There are Eurocheques too but the annual fee - typically pounds 4 - and transaction charges - 28p to 35p per cheque - make them expensive unless you travel to Europe more than twice a year.