Money Orders: Send & Cash at a Western Union Near You (2024)

FAQs

Can you cash out a money order at Western Union? ›

31-Jan-2022•Knowledge

In some circ*mstances, the bank or retailer may charge you to cash your money order. You may also be able to deposit the money order into your bank account. Please note, not all Western Union locations, including where you buy a money order, are able to cash them.

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

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.

You can make a money order payable to yourself, if you want to transfer your money or cash.

Money orders are cheaper than cashier's checks. The U.S. Postal Service charges just $2.35 for a money order up to $500 and $3.40 for money orders from $500.01 to $1,000. Walmart charges a maximum fee of $1.

Money orders can be purchased at a bank, credit union, the U.S. Post Office, or some supermarket and convenient store locations. To purchase and issue a money order, you'll need the receiving person's or business' name, your address, any applicable account number, and your signature.

You can send up to $1,000 in a single order anywhere in the United States. Go to any Post Office location. Take cash, a debit card, or a traveler's check. You cannot pay with a credit card.

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.

What is the limit for Western Union? ›

What are your online transfer limits with Western Union? Western Union unverified accounts can usually send up to 3,000 USD. If you want to send more you must verify your account with some ID - once verified, the upper limit can be 50,000 USD.

Which transfer service is offered at Western Union agent locations? Western Union agent locations offer the ability to send money worldwide using cash. How do I send money from an agent location? You'll need to complete a “To Send Money” form and pay the agent the amount you want to send, plus fees, in cash.

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.

Usually, it's best to cash a money order at the location where the sender purchased it. It doesn't need to be the exact physical location.

Call (800) 999-9660 to check the status of your money order. 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.