|
|
|
|
Postal Money Orders are a safe, convenient, and economical alternative to sending cash through the mail. They can be purchased from any Post Office™ locations in the United States as well as from any rural route carrier, available up to $1,000 each. A current government-issued or state-issued picture identification is required for money order purchases of $3,000 or more in a single day. Other features include:
Domestic Money Orders
 |
Purchase with cash, debit card, or traveler's check |
|
Valid for an unlimited period |
|
Can be cashed at any Post Office or can be deposited or negotiated at your financial institution |
|
Replace damaged, lost, or stolen money orders |
Fees:
$0.01 to $500.00 .......................$1.05
$500.01 to $1,000.00 ................$1.50
Postal Military Money Orders…..$0.30 (issued by military facilities)
Read more about Domestic Money Orders in the Domestic Mail Manual.
|
| |
 |
Damaged, Lost or Stolen Money Orders
|
If your money order is damaged, lost or stolen, you can have it replaced. If someone endorses a money order over to you that you suspect is stolen, you can contact the United States Postal Inspection Service™ for help.
|
|
|
|
Money Order Security Features
|
Postal Money Orders protect your money in many ways. The special color blend, Benjamin Franklin watermark, metal security thread, and double imprinting of the dollar amount are incorporated security features.
|
|
|
|
|
International Money Orders
|
You can send money to other countries using international money orders. You can send international money orders valued up to a maximum of $700. Please click the "more" button to see the list of countries that accept International Money Orders.
|
|
|
|
|
|
