You can find out if your money order has been cashed online by clicking Money Order Status or by calling our automated line at 1-800-542-3590. You will need to enter your money order number and the exact dollar amount of your money order.
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Can you see if a 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.
How do I trace a money order serial number?
Since you no longer have the money order in your possession, you can obtain the serial number from the purchase receipt. If you don’t have the receipt, call the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at (877) 876-2455 to obtain it. You can call that same phone number if you suspect fraud.
What happens if a money order is lost?
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.
Can you track a money order Western Union?
You can use the Western Union money order tracking service to track your Western Union money online. You will need the MTCN, or the sender’s phone number, and the send or receive amount.
Can you track a money order without the stub?
Banks can usually find the details of your money order by looking at your account history. Some other issuing companies may not be able to find your money order without the tracking number, which is listed on the receipt.
How long do money orders take to process?
A money order would need to be deposited before 10:00PM local time with a teller at a branch or at an ATM to count for that business day. The funds would be available for next business day withdrawals, and to pay checks and purchases that post to your account the next night.
Where is the reference number on a money order?
If you’re using a physical money order form then you should look for the 11-digit reference number is usually the series of large red digits on the left side of the sheet you’re filling out to the recipient. The number will usually be on the edge of the detachable stub receipt.
How do I retrieve a money order?
But generally speaking, here’s what you need to do:
- Contact the issuer of the money order. The first thing to do if you’re sure that your money order is lost is to contact the issuer.
- Fill out the cancellation request form.
- Pay the money order cancellation fee.
- Allow your cancellation request time to process.
Can I cancel a money order and get my money back?
If the Money Order Has Been Cashed
When you contact the issuer of the money order to request a cancellation, they’ll check to see if it has already been cashed.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.
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.
How can I track my Western Union without tracking number?
Picking up money without the MTCN
If you have trouble getting your MTCN from the sender, or you have lost or forgotten your tracking number, you can still collect money. You should call Western Union Customer Care at 1-800-325-6000.
What is Western Union tracking number?
What is a MTCN for Western Union? You receive a 10-digit Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) on the receipt you get each time you send money via Western Union. This Western Union tracking number will allow you to check on the status of your money transfer.
How long does Western Union hold your money?
Money transfers are available for 90 days. If the receiver is unable to pick up the money transfer and it has been 90 days, contact Customer Care for the money transfer to be renewed and made available for payout.
Do banks put a hold on money orders?
If the purchaser of the money order is the drawer, then it’s a normal check and you can follow the normal Regulation CC holds.If the money order is drawn by a bank on another bank or payable at or through a bank, it’s treated as a teller check.
How long does it take to get a money order refund?
If all goes well, the issuer will cancel the old money order and send a new one. The entire process varies by issuer, but it often takes about 20 to 30 days if you provide a receipt. If not, it can take around eight weeks.
Are money orders instant?
The cashier’s check and money order cleared the fastest — the money was immediately available since both of them are considered guaranteed funds.The USPS only sells money orders for a maximum amount of $1,000, while cashier’s checks have no maximum (your account balance is your limit).
Can you trace a money order?
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. When a purchaser pays for a money order, it comes with a receipt that includes the serial number of the money order.
How do you check if a money order has been cashed Western Union?
You can call the Western Union automated help line to determine the status of the money order you’ve sent. This phone number is (800) 999-9660. Listen to the automated menu prompts and select the option to “Check the Status of a Money Order.” Enter the 11-digit money order serial number when prompted.
Do money orders have check numbers?
Paper money orders are MICR printed with the routing code (including a routing number of 0000-0020 or 000000204) and the serial number with check digit.
How can I find a lost money order without receipt?
If you don’t have the receipt, then you’ll have to fill out a money order research request (MORR). Again, mail it to the listed address on the form. In this case, you will have to send a nonrefundable $30 fee with the completed form. This process can take between six and eight weeks to complete.