International Money Orders
Send Money Abroad
How to Send Money Internationally
International money orders are convenient and secure ways to send money internationally. They can be purchased at any Post Office™ location in values up to $700 ($500 for El Salvador and Guyana). You can pay for your money order with cash, debit card, or traveler’s checks.
Sending Money Orders
International money orders cost $8.55.
They can be sent by Priority Mail Express International®, Priority Mail International®, First-Class Mail International®, or First-Class Package International Service®.
The maximum amount allowed for each money order is $700 ($500 for El Salvador and Guyana).
Countries That Accept Money Orders
Sending Money Orders within the United States
Accepting Money Orders
Before accepting a money order, make sure it's real.
- If you suspect fraud, call the U.S. Postal Inspection Service® at 1-877-876-2455.
- If you think you’ve been given a fake money order, call the Money Order Verification System at 1-866-459-7822.
How to Spot Fake Money Orders
Show Details about how to spot a fake money orderReplace Lost or Damaged Money Orders
Lost or Stolen Money Orders
USPS will replace a lost or stolen money order. There is a $6.45 inquiry fee.
- Go to your local Post Office™ to complete and submit PS Form 6401 Money Order Inquiry.
- After you submit the form, check the Missing Money Order to see if your serial number has appeared.
- When we've confirmed the status of your money order, we'll issue you a replacement.
Damaged Money Orders
We'll replace money orders that are defective or damaged.
Take the damaged money order and your receipt to your local Post Office™ location.
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Sure Money (DineroSeguro)
How It Works
Sending money abroad with a wire transfer is safe and secure through the Sure Money® (DineroSeguro®) program.
- Participating countries have convenient payout locations.
- Transfers take place during normal business hours at participating branches in the destination country.
- You can send up to $1,500 a day.
- There are no charges when the money is received.
- Conversion rates are provided at time of purchase.
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Participating Countries
Participating Banks # of Payment Locations Currency Argentina1 BBVA Banco Frances 231 Argentine Pesos Colombia2 Banco Davivienda
BBVA Colombia576
475Colombian Pesos Dominican Republic Banco Providencial
Banco Del Progreso44
64Dominican Pesos Ecuador Banco Guayaquil
Banco del Austro
Banco Internacional103
65
81US Dollars El Salvador Banco Agricola
Banco Credomatic
Banco HSBC El
Salvadoreno92
184
71US Dollars Guatemala Banco Industrial
Elektra–Azteca
Banco de Desarrollo Rural1363
135
629Quetzales Honduras Banco Ficohsa
Elektra–Azteca
Banco Mercantil. BAMER S.A.88
58
397Lempiras Mexico3 Banco BanCoppel
Elektra Mexico
Telecom (1566)2564
568
1566Mexican Pesos Nicaragua Banco Banpro (50)
Banco Credomatic (24)50
24US Dollars Peru Banco Interbank (223)
BBVA-Banco Continental (171)223
171US Dollars -
Charges & Fees
Transaction Type* Fee Purchase – Up to $750.00 $12.20 Purchase – Between $750.00 and $1,500.00 $18.45 Refunds $27.95 Change of Recipient $13.45 * Charges and fees based on the transaction type.
Questions? Call 1-888-368-4669 for more information about Sure Money (DineroSeguro).
Effective October 28, 2013, service to Argentina is temporarily suspended.
Back to legal disclaimer 1Effective August 9, 2017, Payout Agent Bancolombia (BBVA Colombia) is no longer offering Dinero Seguro in Cucuta, Col. Customers can use Banco Davivienda payout agents in Cucuta, or have funds picked up outside the city of Cucuta.
Back to legal disclaimer 2Effective March 15, 2016, Payout Agent Elektra MEX is no longer offering Dinero Seguro in Chiapas, Mex. Customers can use Bancoppel or Telecom payout agents in Chiapas, or have funds picked up outside the city of Chiapas.
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