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What number do you call to see if a money order has been cashed?
State “Money Order Inquiry” and enter the money order’s serial number using your phone’s keypad. 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.
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.
Where can I check the status of a money order?
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.
How can I track a MoneyGram money order without receipt?
Contact the Issuing Company Large companies, such as Western Union and MoneyGram, offer research services to help customers obtain a copy of their money orders, even without a receipt. Banks can usually find the details of your money order by looking at your account history.
What happens if a money order is stolen and cashed?
None of the issuers guarantee refunds for money orders reported stolen and cashed though they may be issued in select situations. However, if your money order was stolen while still blank, the thief can make it out to themselves and provide identification to cash it.
Can a money order be Cancelled after cashed?
If your money order has already been cashed, you will not be able to cancel it or get a refund. If there is no tracking number provided, the serial number from the money order is another way to trace it.
Can I track a money order without the receipt?
USPS does not allow tracing of any money order without a receipt. Call your issuer’s customer service number (easily found on their website) to see if they can trace a money order without a receipt. Know who to contact. You will need to contact the issuer of the 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.
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.
What happens if my money order was stolen and cashed?
None of the issuers guarantee refunds for money orders reported stolen and cashed though they may be issued in select situations. For example, USPS pursues banks that clear money orders without proper verification of identity and can receive reimbursement from the bank for an issued refund.