How do I get a refund from a postal money order?
Get a refund
USPS does not offer direct refunds for their money orders. Instead, you’ll need to make the replacement money order out to yourself and then cash it or deposit it into your bank account.
Can you get a refund for a money order that wasn’t cashed?
Most will require you to contact the issuer and provide specific details about the money order, such as its serial number, so they can track down its status and see if it has been cashed or not. If it hasn’t been cashed yet, you will likely be able to cancel the order and get a refund or replacement money order.
Can you take a money order back to the post office?
Getting a Money Order Refunded
You need to make sure that you bring the receipt, the money order (without any changes), and a form of identification to your local post office. If you no longer have the money order, you can initiate a payment inquiry with USPS online or in person at the post office.
Can I cash a money order if I already filled it out?
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.
Can I cash a money order made out to someone else?
To cash a money order, you’ll need to first endorse it by signing your name on the back. You will also need to provide identification no matter where you’re cashing your money order. If you don’t have any ID, you can endorse the money order to someone else, like a sibling or friend, who does have an ID.
What can you do with an unused money order?
If the money order is blank, put your name in the recipient’s area and endorse the back of the money order. Then you can either present it to a teller. If you don’t have a bank account, many banks such as Chase, Wells Fargo and Bank of America will cash a money order for a fee.
Can I cash a money order I bought?
Where can I cash a money order? Your best bet is to cash a money order at the same entity that issued it, whether that’s a bank branch, post office or other location. Check-cashing locations, convenience stores and grocery stores can be alternatives, but watch out for fees.
How do I cash a postal money 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.
Can I cash a money order not in my name?
Can I change the name on money order?
No, you cannot make changes to a completed money order. Any form of alteration or correction will make it ineligible for cashing.
Can you cash a money order to yourself?
A money order is a financial instrument just like a check. You can deposit a money order made out to yourself or cash it at your bank. If you prefer to have the cash, some retail stores will also cash money orders, or you could go to a check cashing service.
Can I change the name on a money order?
Can I cash a money order I already filled out?
What do I do if I filled out a money order wrong?
If there is a mistake on it, the money order must be canceled or refunded. When you find that you filled out information incorrectly, all you must do is ask to cancel the money order and request a new one from the cashier. This usually causes no trouble to anyone but you.
Can I deposit a money order into my bank account?
Money orders do not include personal information, such as your bank’s routing number and your bank account number. The recipient can cash the order at a local bank or credit union—there’s no requirement to go to the issuer to have it cashed. Money orders can also be deposited into a bank account, for no fee.
How do I cash a money order made out to someone else?
How long does it take to refund a money order?
If you lose or need to cancel your money order, it can take up to 30 days or longer to be reimbursed.
What can I do with a money order that I already filled out?
Can I cash a money order that I purchased?
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.
Can I cash a money order thats been filled out?
Now that you have a completed money order in hand and a receipt, you can safely hand-deliver the money order or mail it to your recipient. Only the recipient will be able to cash it.
Can I cash a money order I made out to someone else?
Can I cash a money order I found?
If you receive a receipt with your money order, you should hang on to it in case the money order is lost or stolen or anything goes wrong. If someone receives a money order, they can generally cash it through the organization that issued it, through a check cashing or other retail store or deposit it at a bank.
Can someone cash a lost money order?
Can I cash a money order with wrong address?
What happens if a postal money order is lost?
You cannot stop payment on postal money orders, but a lost or stolen money order can be replaced. Money order loss or theft may take up to 30 days to confirm. Investigating a money order’s lost or stolen status may take up to 60 days. There is a $13.90 processing fee to replace a lost or stolen money order.