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Can I cash a money order made out to myself?
You can deposit a money order made out to yourself or cash it at your bank. If you prefer to have the cash, some retail stores will also cash money orders, or you could go to a check cashing service. Otherwise, follow your bank’s procedures and policies for depositing a money order.
Does Western Union cash their own money orders?
Bring proper ID when you cash a money order, and expect to pay a fee in most cases. You can cash a money order at places like Western Union or Moneygram, at some grocery and convenience stores, and at the post office.
How do I fill out a money order to myself?
Steps to fill out a money order
- Fill in the name of the recipient. Write the name of the recipient of the money order in the “pay to” or “pay to the order of” field.
- Include your address in the purchaser section.
- Write the account or order number in the memo field.
- Sign your name in the “purchaser’s signature” section.
How do I cash a money order I already filled out?
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 is in good condition, you may try to cash the money order at your bank or check-cashing store.
Who will cash a Western Union money order?
You may be able to cash your money order at banks and other retailers (grocery stores, check-cashing locations or other stores where you’ve been able to cash checks in the past). In some circumstances, the bank or retailer may charge you to cash your money order.
Can I cash a money order that I made out 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.
Does the government track Western Union transfers?
Banks, money service businesses and other U.S. financial institutions are required to file reports about suspicious transactions and activities to the government. An automated system monitors all transactions in Western Union’s vast transfer network, analyzing about 31 per second.