{"id":14308,"date":"2021-04-16T13:50:21","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T19:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/?p=14308"},"modified":"2024-05-06T14:12:18","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T20:12:18","slug":"money-orders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/finance\/money-orders.html","title":{"rendered":"What are money orders, and how do they work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AdobeStock_198815214_header.jpg\" alt=\"A woman and her daughter work in the kitchen together.\" class=\"wp-image-14309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AdobeStock_198815214_header.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AdobeStock_198815214_header-1100x367.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/AdobeStock_198815214_header-768x256.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 767px) 600px, calc(100vw - 35px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, act as legal, financial or credit advice.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/disclaimer\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>See Lexington Law\u2019s editorial disclosure for more information.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever wanted to send money in the mail without writing a check? Money orders are one way you can make a payment to someone else without involving your personal financial information. Find out more about this payment method and how it works below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-money-order\">What Is a Money Order?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Money orders are pieces of paper that act as a form of payment. They look a little like checks, and they\u2019re similar to checks in that they\u2019re worth the value written on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But unlike checks, money orders don\u2019t draw on funds in your checking account. You pay for them as if you\u2019re buying a product. Here\u2019s more on how they work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"3001\" height=\"1501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/money-orders-look-like-checks-you-pay-for-them-as-if-your-buying-a-product.png\" alt=\"Money orders look like checks\u2014but instead of drawing on funds in your checking account, you pay for them as if you're buying a product.\" class=\"wp-image-15418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/money-orders-look-like-checks-you-pay-for-them-as-if-your-buying-a-product.png 3001w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/money-orders-look-like-checks-you-pay-for-them-as-if-your-buying-a-product-1100x550.png 1100w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/money-orders-look-like-checks-you-pay-for-them-as-if-your-buying-a-product-1800x900.png 1800w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/money-orders-look-like-checks-you-pay-for-them-as-if-your-buying-a-product-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/money-orders-look-like-checks-you-pay-for-them-as-if-your-buying-a-product-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/money-orders-look-like-checks-you-pay-for-them-as-if-your-buying-a-product-2048x1024.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 767px) 600px, calc(100vw - 35px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-money-orders-work\">How Do Money Orders Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Money orders let you provide a guaranteed form of payment to someone else. You prepay for the money order with cash or a debit card. In select cases, you may be able to pay with a credit card. You can\u2019t buy a money order with a check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you buy a money order, you state how much you want it for. You pay for the face value of the money order plus the cost of the money order. The service you buy it from prints the money order with details, including the date and the amount the order is for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some services print who the money order is made out to. Others leave that blank, and you complete that information. You must also sign the money order and add pertinent information, which can include the account number for the payment and your own address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can then transfer the money order to the other person or business as a form of payment. You can hand it to them personally or mail it. Once they receive the money order, they can treat it like a check, depositing it into their bank account or cashing it at various locations that provide such services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-can-i-get-money-orders\">Where Can I Get Money Orders?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Money orders can be purchased at the post office. They can also be purchased at various grocery stores, convenience stores, drug stores and department stores, as well as locations that deal in check cashing and money order issuing as a primary line of business. If you want to know whether your local retail store offers money orders, check with the customer service desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-much-do-money-orders-cost\">How Much Do Money Orders Cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you buy a money order, you must cover the amount you want the order for as well as a fee for the service provider. Fees often depend on how much the money order is for. For example, the <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usps.com\/shop\/money-orders.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United States Postal Service<\/a> charges $1.25 for a money order between $0.01 and $500. It charges $1.75 for a money order between $500.01 and $1,000. You can\u2019t buy a money order for more than $1,000 from the USPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"3001\" height=\"2161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-much-do-money-orders-from-the-post-office-cost.png\" alt=\"How much do money orders from the Post Office cost?\" class=\"wp-image-15417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-much-do-money-orders-from-the-post-office-cost.png 3001w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-much-do-money-orders-from-the-post-office-cost-1100x792.png 1100w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-much-do-money-orders-from-the-post-office-cost-1800x1296.png 1800w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-much-do-money-orders-from-the-post-office-cost-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-much-do-money-orders-from-the-post-office-cost-1536x1106.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-much-do-money-orders-from-the-post-office-cost-2048x1475.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 767px) 600px, calc(100vw - 35px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Retailers may charge more or less than the USPS for money orders. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/cp\/money-orders\/5791922\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walmart<\/a>, for example, charges a maximum fee of $0.88. Banks tend to be the most expensive location for purchasing a money order, charging up to $5 or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-can-i-cash-money-orders\">Where Can I Cash Money Orders?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can cash a money order made out to you at a number of locations. Often the first choice for many people is to cash the money order at their own bank or they deposit the money order into their checking or savings account. The funds are securely deposited, and you don\u2019t have to pay a fee becausethe bank treats it much like you\u2019re depositing someone else\u2019s check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also be able to cash a money order at any location that offers money orders, including the post office. Check-cashing locations, grocery store customer service counters and money transfer businesses such as Western Union might also let you cash a money order. However, in these instances, you might have to pay a small fee as you would when cashing a personal check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-long-do-money-orders-last\">How Long Do Money Orders Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Money orders don\u2019t expire, but if you wait too long, you might end up paying a fee when you get around to cashing or depositing one. It depends on where the money order came from, and you should be able to discover these details in the fine print on the back of the money order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The USPS says that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usps.com\/shop\/money-orders.htm\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">its domestic money orders never expire<\/a> or accrue interest. It says USPS money orders can be cashed at a post office location for the face value without any fee. In contrast, <a href=\"https:\/\/wucare.westernunion.com\/s\/article\/Do-money-orders-have-an-expiration-date\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Western Union<\/a> notes that its money orders don\u2019t expire, but after one to three years, a service charge will be deducted from the principal amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-money-orders-secure\">Are Money Orders Secure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Money orders are more secure than cash\u2014that\u2019s why people use them They are more secure because they are written to a specific entity. That entity must sign the money order and show ID when depositing or cashing it. While it\u2019s not impossible that a money order could be stolen and cashed fraudulently, cash is still much easier to steal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-is-a-money-order-different-from-a-cashier-s-check\">How Is a Money Order Different From a Cashier\u2019s Check?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cashier\u2019s check is an official check that comes from a bank, and you typically must have a bank account with the bank in question. Money is moved from your personal account into an account owned by the bank. The bank then creates a check drawn on that account for the amount in question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cashier\u2019s checks are a bit more secure than money orders. And since the bank has already verified you have the money and pulled it into a special account for this purpose, the payment is guaranteed to the other party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-should-i-use-a-money-order\">When Should I Use a Money Order?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use a money order when you want to make a secure payment without including your personal account information. For example, if you\u2019re paying a debt collector and you don\u2019t want them to have access to your checking account information for potential future garnishment, you might pay with a money order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also use a money order if you want to pay bills via mail without opening a checking account or if the person or business you\u2019re paying has requested a guaranteed form of payment. Not everyone takes a check, and if you have previously bounced a check to a business, they might not be willing to accept a check from you again. The bottom line is this: If you\u2019re looking for other ways to securely make payments, money orders might be a good option for you to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lexingtonlaw.com\/disclaimer\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em> Articles have only been reviewed by the indicated attorney, not written by them. The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, act as legal, financial or credit advice; instead, it is for general informational purposes only. 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