Thomas Cook.
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Thomas Cook.

Detail map of Manhattan, New York, New York, United States,London, England, United Kingdom

A: Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, B: London, England, United Kingdom

Travel Agent Thomas Cook Introduces "Circular Notes", a Precursor of Traveler's Cheques

1874
A circulate note dated 1874.
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A circulate note dated 1874.

Around 1874 English travel agent Thomas Cook introduced "circular notes." This financial product became much better known through the American Express brand of traveler's cheques which were introduced in 1891.

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Economics
Cartography / Geography / Voyages / Travels / GIS
Accounting / Business Machines
Commerce / Trade