How do I cash a money order that I 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.

How can I get my money back from a money order?

¹Other options to submit a refund request if your money order has not been cashed:

1. Fill out the Money Order Refund Request form on the back of your receipt.
2. Send the completed form to the address mentioned on your receipt or by fax at 1-720-864-0477 or by email to [email protected].

Can a money order be reversed?

Can you cancel a money order? 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.

Can you electronically deposit money orders?

Although you may be accustomed to making mobile bank deposits with your smartphone, some banks don’t allow electronic deposits of money orders, instead of requiring you to come into a branch. And if your bank is an online-only institution, it may not accept money order deposits at all.

Can a money order be deposited into an ATM?

Banks accept U.S. Postal Service 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.

How much is the fee to cash a money order?

– The general fee for money orders can range from 50 cents to $10 and up, depending on where you get one – Western Union fees: could range anywhere from 50 cents to $1.50 and more – Most banks charge $5, $10, or 10 percent of the total amount on the money order

How to prove that you paid with a money order?

When you purchase a money order, you should keep a copy of the receipt in a safe place. You will need that receipt should a dispute arise regarding your payment. If you have the receipt in hand, you can use it to prove that you did indeed pay the bill in question. Find the receipt you received when you purchased the money order.

Can I pay by cash, check or money order?

When using cash or personal checks put you at risk, or they aren’t accepted for payment, you can use a money order instead. You can use cash or a debit card to buy money orders at the post office,…

Can a money order be made out to “cash”?

A money order is similar to a check, in that only the person or organization it is made out to should be able to cash it, whether at a U.S. Post Office, check-cashing location or bank.