What do I do with an unsigned money order?
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What do I do with an unsigned money order?
How to Cash a Money Order
- Bring your money order to a location that will cash it. You can take the money order to your bank, credit union, grocery store, and some retail stores.
- Endorse your money order.
- Verify your identity.
- Pay service fees.
- Receive your cash.
Does a money order have to be signed on the front?
The final line on the front of the money order is usually for your signature. Not all money orders require your signature. For example, it isn’t necessary to sign a USPS money order. The back of the money order has a line for the recipient’s signature, so make sure you sign on the front, not on the back.
Can you cash a money order if it’s not signed?
Legally, a purchaser’s signature is not required for a money order to be negotiable since it has been already paid for in cash. The named payee must sign in order to receive the cash.
Can you return a money order that has been written on?
No, you cannot make changes to a completed money order. Any form of alteration or correction will result in ineligibility for cashing. Alternatively, you may opt for a refund through our office, which you may obtain by following the How do I request a Money Order refund instructions.
Who signs the purchaser’s signature on a money order?
Sign the front of the money order in the portion labeled for your signature. This section may be titled “Purchaser’s signature,” “Purchaser,” “From,” “Signer” or “Drawer.” Do not sign the back of the money order. This is where the person or business that you are paying endorses the money order before they cash it.
Can I get a replacement money order?
Money orders can be replaced if they are damaged, lost or stolen, but the process isn’t always easy, nor is it free. You’ll have to return to the place where you purchased the original money order and provide information proving you purchased it.
Can you change the name on a money order?
No, you cannot make changes to a completed money order. Any form of alteration or correction will result in ineligibility for cashing.
Does the recipient have to sign a money order?
Generally the recipient must sign the money order. The “payable to” field should be completed, and that person should sign. If the money order is not signed, the money order will likely nonetheless be honored because, unlike a check, the money order is considered to be a secure fund because it has already been paid for.
Can YOU Cash a money order without writing on it?
If you have a bank account, you can deposit the money order into your account, provided you haven’t written on it. If the money order is blank, put your name in the recipient’s area and endorse the back of the money order. Take the money order back to its place of purchase to try to cash it.
How do you give a money order to a bank?
Take it to the Bank. If you have a bank account, you can deposit the money order into your account, provided you haven’t written on it. 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.
How do I know if a MoneyGram money order was cashed?
Tracking MoneyGram money orders is a bit easier – if you only need to know whether or not the money order was cashed. Call MoneyGram’s automated response line at 1-800-542-3590. You’ll need to provide your money order number and the exact dollar amount, and you’ll learn whether or not the item is still outstanding.