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Postal Money Orders are a safe, convenient, and economical alternative to sending cash through the mail. They can be purchased from any Post Office™ in the United States as well as from any rural route carrier. Postal Money Orders are available up to $1,000 with a daily limit of $10,000 per customer. A current government-issued or state-issued picture identification is required for money order purchases over $3000 in a single day. Other features include:
Domestic Money Orders
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Purchase with cash, debit card, or traveler's check |
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Valid for an unlimited period |
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Can be cashed at any Post Office or can be deposited or negotiated at your financial institution |
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Replace damaged, lost, or stolen money orders |
Fees:
$0.01 to $500.00 ...................$0.90
$500.01 to $1,000.00 ...........$1.25
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Damaged, Lost or Stolen Money Orders
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If your money order is damaged, lost or stolen, you can have it replaced. If someone endorses a money order over to you that you suspect is stolen, you can contact the United States Postal Inspection Service™ for help.
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Money Order Security Features
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Postal Money Orders protect your money in many ways. The special color blend, Benjamin Franklin watermark, metal security thread, and double imprinting of the dollar amount are incorporated security features.
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International Money Orders
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You can send money to other countries using international money orders. There are two different kinds – standard and direct – which apply to different countries. You can send international money orders valued at up to $700 to most countries, although some exceptions apply.
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