Although not accepted everywhere, you can use a postal order payment for mail orders and certain government items such as a driving licence. There are two types to choose from:. Crossed postal orders can be used to pay bills or to deposit directly into your bank account.
Here is the current breakdown of fees:. Each postal order will have its own unique number, which is displayed at the bottom of the slip to keep track of the transaction. This can be paid separately or deduced from the total value of your postal order.
You must also cash in your order within six months of it being sent, or the money will be lost by both the sender and recipient. This must be sent to Royal Mail along with your proof of purchase. This shows the ID number to track the postal order. GoCardless helps you automate payment collection, cutting down on the amount of admin your team needs to deal with when chasing invoices. Find out how GoCardless can help you with ad hoc payments or recurring payments. GoCardless is used by over 60, businesses around the world.
Learn more about how you can improve payment processing at your business today. Learn more Sign Up. Money Order Fees Fees are based on the money order dollar amount. If you hold the money order up to the light you should see: Watermarks of Ben Franklin on the left side repeat top to bottom circle 1 on image. Check the Dollar Amounts If the dollar amount is discolored, it may have been erased, indicating fraud circle 3 on image. Make sure the dollar amount is imprinted twice circle 4 on image.
See if the dollar value is too large. Suspect a Fake? If you suspect fraud, call the U. Postal Inspection Service at How to Cash Domestic Money Orders Domestic money orders never expire and they do not accrue interest.
Take a primary photo ID with the money order to any Post Office location. Sign the money order at the counter in front of a retail associate. Check the Status of a Money Order You can check the status of a money order you've purchased from the U. Make sure you have the following information for the postal money order you want to check: Serial number Post Office number Dollar amount. Money order loss or theft may take up to 30 days to confirm.
Investigating a money order's lost or stolen status may take up to 60 days. Requesting a Refund Take your money order receipt to any Post Office location. Talk to a retail associate at the counter to start a Money Order Inquiry. Other services. Answers to some of your most common questions What is the difference between a crossed and uncrossed Postal Order?
If you need a hand, just pop in to one of our branches. See instructions below If your Postal Order is stolen, please report it to the police and get a Crime Reference Number. If you wish to make a claim for your postal order, please send your original postal order purchase receipt, along with your personal contact details, to the following address: Postal Order Correspondence Team Method of Payment Team Post Office Ltd Future Walk Chesterfield S49 1PF Please keep a copy of your postal order receipt for your records.
Please note the following below: It is recommended that an Order is crossed whenever possible. A crossed Order will only be paid through a bank. The Order may be cashed at a Post Office if it has not been crossed. Payment maybe refused and the Order impounded if it has any erasures, alterations, or it is cut, defaced or fails Post Office Ltd system validation check.
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