Money Orders: Cashing & Sending from the US - Western Union (2024)

FAQs

How do you cash a money order from Western Union? ›

You may be able to cash your money order at banks and other retailers (grocery stores, check-cashing locations or other stores where you've been able to cash checks in the past). In some circ*mstances, the bank or retailer may charge you to cash your money order.

Does Walmart cash money orders? Walmart will cash Western Union & MoneyGram money orders. Check cashing fees may apply.

If it hasn't been cashed, you can fill out the Money Order Customer Request form to request a refund. You'll pay a $15 processing fee, deducted from the refund, to process the request. It takes about 30 days to complete a money order refund.

Traditional money orders are purchased with cash, but a digital money order can be paid for with most online payment methods such as a debit or credit card. Digital money orders are often quick, as they are electronically sent, and the recipient can cash online.

Visit an agent location near you with your government-issued ID. You'll also need to ask the sender for the tracking number (MTCN). Find an agent location. Receive the money in your bank account.

Most banks accept money orders, as well as some grocery stores, pharmacies, and money transfer services like MoneyGram and Western Union. Be aware that just because a facility issues a money order doesn't mean they will cash one.

You can cancel a money order that hasn't been cashed. (If it's already been cashed, skip ahead.) If you're not sure about your money order's status, you can track it by calling the issuer's customer service number or using the tracking feature on its website.

If the money order is not altered and in good condition, you may try to cash the money order at your bank or a check cashing store. Once you are with a teller, write the following phrase: "Not Used for Purpose Intended" on the back of the money order.

If you have given the Money Order(s) to the payee and/or suspect that the Money Order(s) has been cashed, please verify the status of the Money Order(s) by calling 1-800-999-966.

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You can request a money order refund only if your money order hasn't been cashed. To check the status of your money order, please call 1-800-999-9660 before requesting a refund. Money order refunds can take up to 30 days to be completed.

Can I cash a money order made out to someone else? ›

The original payee must sign the money order over to you before you can cash a money order that's made out to someone else. The process is the same as signing over a check. The payee must sign their name and write "Pay to the order of [your first and last name]" on the endorsem*nt line on the back of the money order.

The following are not eligible for Mobile Deposit: international checks, U.S. savings bonds, U.S. postal money orders, remotely created checks (whether in paper form or electronically created), convenience checks (checks drawn against a line of credit), non-American Express traveler's checks, cash, checks that are ...

Can Western Union put money on Cash App? No, it's not currently possible to use Western Union to make a direct transfer to Cash App. You'll need to send money to your bank account first, then link this account to Cash App.

Customers wanting to find out if a money order has been cashed may go online to USPS.com to check the status. They will need to enter the money order serial number, Post Office number, and issued amount—all printed on the money order receipt—in order to obtain near real-time status information.

Money orders are cashed for the exact amount on the order. You can cash a USPS money order at a Post Office for free. You can also cash them at most banks and some stores. Rural carriers may cash money orders if they have enough money on hand.

What if I already filled out the money order but no longer need it for the payment I was going to make? If the money order is not altered and in good condition, you may try to cash the money order at your bank or a check cashing store.

The following are not eligible for Mobile Deposit: international checks, U.S. savings bonds, U.S. postal money orders, remotely created checks (whether in paper form or electronically created), convenience checks (checks drawn against a line of credit), non-American Express traveler's checks, cash, checks that are ...

Banks accept money orders as they would regular checks at branches, ATMs or even on a banking app with a mobile check deposit function. Don't forget to sign the back of the money order before depositing.