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Can money orders be made out blank?

Can money orders be made out blank?

What Information You Need to Fill Out a Money Order. You also need to know the proper name of the person or company you’ll make out the money order to. You can fill this information out later, but a blank money order is as good as cash if it’s lost or stolen.

Who cashes blank money orders?

Where to Cash a Money Order

  • Bank. One of the easiest ways to receive your funds is to cash a money order at the bank.
  • Credit union.
  • Money transfer outlet.
  • Post office.
  • Grocery store.
  • Check-cashing location.
  • Convenience store.
  • Money order issuer.

How do you fill out a blank money order?

Follow these five simple steps for filling out a money order:

  1. Fill in the recipient’s name.
  2. Write your address in the purchaser section.
  3. Include your account number if you’re paying a bill.
  4. Sign the bottom where it says “purchaser’s signature.”
  5. Keep your receipt.

What if I receive a blank money order?

Take it to the Bank 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. If you don’t have a bank account, many banks such as Chase, Wells Fargo and Bank of America will cash a money order for a fee.

Can I return a money order if I write on it?

Many money order providers and cashiers won’t let you correct the mistake yourself. Changing information on the completed money order will make the order ineligible for cashing; the official policy is that money orders must be canceled and/or refunded if there is a mistake.

How do I 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.

How do I verify a Western Union money order?

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.”

How can I cash a money order without a bank account?

A money order is similar to a check, except that it’s prepaid. Like checks, you can deposit money orders into a bank account. But if you don’t have a bank account or don’t want to use your bank account to cash a money order, you can still cash it at a post office or a check-cashing store.

How can I cash a money order not in my name?

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.

What if I accidentally signed the back of a money order?

How to fill out a Western Union money order?

Provide the Payee’s Name. This is the individual or business you intend to pay the money to.

  • ‘Sender’ ‘Remitter’
  • Sign the Money Order.
  • Fill in the Memo Field.
  • How do you get a refund from Western Union?

    Get a refund on a Western Union money order by taking your proof of purchase receipt to the location where you purchased the money order. In most cases, you can fill the Trace/Refund Request, and your refund will be sent to you within 30 days.

    Where is the check number on a money order?

    Check the numbers on the top left side of the money order. Both money orders should have numbers that are similar. Think of when you write two checks in a row — if one check is 1150, the next would be 1151.

    Where can YOU Cash a postal money order?

    The U.S. Postal Service sells money orders for a small fee, and you can cash them at a post office, deposit them at a bank or cash them at a check-cashing store. You can also check the status of a postal money order online.