Fill out the Money Order Refund Request form on the back of your receipt.
If you don’t have your original money order or your purchaser’s receipt and your money order has not been cashed:
- Download the Money Order Research Request form.
- Print the form and enter the details.
- Notarize the form.
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How do I cancel a money order and get money back?
Choose whether you want a refund or a new money order.
While filling out your cancellation request form, you will usually have the option of getting a refund or a new money order. If you no longer wish to send the money order, select the refund option to get your funds back.
Can you reverse a money order?
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.
How do you refund a money order that has already been filled out?
¹Other options to submit a refund request if your money order has not been cashed:
- Fill out the Money Order Refund Request form on the back of your receipt.
- 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 I cash my own money order?
Bring your money order to a location that will cash it.
You can take the money order to your bank, credit union, grocery store, and some retail stores. Review our full list of where to cash a money order in the section below.
Can I return a money order that has not been filled out?
If you have a bank account, you can deposit the money order into your account, provided you haven’t written on it. If the money order is blank, put your name in the recipient’s area and endorse the back of the money order. Then you can either present it to a teller.
Can you cash a money order after written to someone else?
To cash a money order, you’ll need to first endorse it by signing your name on the back.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. Then they can cash it for you.
How do you correct a mistake on a money order?
If there is a mistake on it, the money order must be canceled or refunded. When you find that you filled out information incorrectly, all you must do is ask to cancel the money order and request a new one from the cashier.
Can a money order be traced?
A money order is not a check, and it’s harder to trace one; keep your receipt until you are sure the order has been received and cashed.
How do I check the status of a money order?
Call MoneyGram’s automated response line at 1-800-542-3590 or use MoneyGram’s online tracking system. You’ll need to provide your money order number and the exact dollar amount; the system should then tell you whether the item has been cashed or not.
Can I Mobile deposit a money order?
Today, most banks allow mobile check deposit of personal checks, business checks, money orders, treasury checks and more.With mobile deposit, be sure you know your bank’s check hold policy for mobile deposits.
How long is a money order good for?
1-3 years
Generally speaking, money orders don’t expire, but they could become so old that they fall under abandoned property regulations or the value is eaten with fees. It’s important to read the fine print as provided by the issuer. After 1-3 years, Western Union will charge a fee against the value of the money order.
Can I deposit a money order at 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.
Can I cash a money order at my bank?
When you receive a money order, you need to cash it or deposit it into a bank account.You can cash them at numerous locations, including banks and convenience stores.
How long do I have to wait to cash a money order?
Generally, money orders don’t have expiration dates. This means you should be able to cash a money order no matter how old it is. But issuers may begin applying fees if a money order goes uncashed for a year or more. The fee can vary.
What happens if someone cashed my money order?
Here’s the bad news: If your money order was cashed, the issuer won’t be able to give you a refund. That said, you may still be able to collect the money. The issuer should give you a photocopy of the cashed money order. This lets you see who endorsed (signed) it.
Can you put 2 names on a money order?
As a general rule it has always been accepted that 2 names on a money order or check would have to be signed by both parties unless there is an ‘or’ placed between the names.A money order addressed to more than one payee is paid to either payee if the conjunction “or” is used to connect the payees.
Do money orders get reported to the IRS?
The receipt of the money orders triggered an obligation to file IRS Form 8300. Pursuant to the IRS Regulations, businesses who receive “cash” payments in excess of $10,000 need to report the funds received.
What happens if a money order is not cashed?
If the money order has been cashed, the issuer will not replace it or refund the purchase amount.But if the money order goes missing, you have a good chance of getting your money back—minus a fee and a few weeks’ delay—as long as it hasn’t been cashed.
What happens if a money order is lost in the mail?
You cannot stop payment on postal money orders, but a lost or stolen money order can be replaced. Money order loss or theft may take up to 30 days to confirm. Investigating a money order’s lost or stolen status may take up to 60 days. There is a $6.95 processing fee to replace a lost or stolen money order.
How do I know if my money order has been cashed?
Customers wanting to find out if a money order has been cashed may go online to USPS.com to check the status. They will need to enter the money order serial number, Post Office number, and issued amount—all printed on the money order receipt—in order to obtain near real-time status information.