Can you refund a USPS money order?

USPS does not offer direct refunds for their money orders. Instead, you’ll need to make the replacement money order out to yourself and then cash it or deposit it into your bank account. From the USPS site… Money Orders are not eligible for a refund.

How do I get a refund for a money order?

Requesting a Refund

1. Take your money order receipt to any Post Office location.
2. Talk to a retail associate at the counter to start a Money Order Inquiry.
3. After starting the inquiry, you will be able to check the status of your money order and inquiry progress by visiting the Money Orders Application.

Can you cash a money order?

Money orders are cashed for the exact amount on the order. You can cash a USPS money order at a Post Office for free. You can also cash them at most banks and some stores.

Can I place a stop payment on a money order?

You can place a stop payment on a money order in much the same way as you would stop payment on a personal check. Contact the financial institution that issued the money order and fill out any required paperwork.

What happens if a postal order is not cashed?

Then contact us using our contact form and we can issue a refund – as long as the order hasn’t been cashed. Please keep a copy of your postal order receipt for your records. The Post Office team will aim to respond within 35 days.

How do you stop payment on USPS money order?

Contact the financial institution that issued the money order and fill out any required paperwork. If you purchased the money order at a United States Post Office, you must fill out a form at your local post office to start the stop payment and replacement process. A fee is usually involved.

Can I stop payment on an USPS money order?

1) Contact the issuer, who will ask you to start the cancellation process by completing a request form. 2) Provide details on the request form, such as the money order’s purchase date, location and amount, as well as its tracking number. 3) Attach a copy of the receipt, if you have it. 4) Submit the cancellation request form and pay a fee.

Can I return a money order?

Go back to where you purchase the Money order and ask them for the claim form.They may have you call the company you purchased it from. If you have it in hand you can return it for cash though.

How do I Check my USPS money order?

USPS Money Order Status. US postal money order status can be checked by calling 866-459-7822 FREE. The automated system will ask you for your postal serial #, dollar amount and post office number – all located on the money order receipt. The system will then say if the money “does match” or “does not match” their system.