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chetanm

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Apr 17, 2011 - 10:49 AM

Hi,

I am travelling to Switzerland and other West European countries in May. Are you able to offer any advice on whether there are any SIM cards or calling cards available which I can use across all these countries?

Thanks,
Chetan

Annika

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Apr 17, 2011 - 12:00 PM

Hi Chetan. There are several solutions, such as software services (Vopium for example) and SIM card providers (CallInEurope, OneSimCard or Roam Simple for example). As for calling in Switzerland: this forum topic and this one provide some tips.

MySwissAlps.com recommends to read this:
Recommended SIM cards & Wifi hotspots for Switzerland

chetanm

5 posts
new member

Apr 19, 2011 - 12:16 PM

Thanks Annika.

One more question. Are American Express Traveler Cheques widely accepted in Switzerland? Would I be able to encash these cheques at the tourist spots like Mt. Titlis etc.?

Regards,
Chetan

Annika

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Apr 19, 2011 - 3:22 PM

Hello Chetan. I'm not sure about the traveler cheques, although I guess they're accepted at many locations. The American Express website may offer more information.

SwissMountainLeader

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Apr 23, 2011 - 5:09 AM

chetanm said: Thanks Annika.
One more question. Are American Express Traveler Cheques widely accepted in Switzerland? Would I be able to encash these cheques at the tourist spots like Mt. Titlis etc.?
Regards,
Chetan

Not very, we wouldn't take them for payment and I don't think many smaller places would. Cashing them might be easier, I beleive the Swiss post offices will cash them for you and there's loads of them.

Annika

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Apr 23, 2011 - 5:22 AM

Thanks for sharing that info, SwissMountainLeader!

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