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Do money orders come blank?

Leia Doyle

Do money orders come blank?

On most money orders, it’s your signature that’s requested, just as you sign a check. But on USPS money orders, the blank is only labeled “From.” Whether you write or sign your name is up to you. USPS money orders offer additional space for the address of the recipient.

How do you authenticate a postal money order?

Contact the U.S. Post Office Money Order Verification System at 1-866-459-7822 to verify the authenticity of any U.S. Postal money order. Report suspected fraudulent U.S. Postal money orders to U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 1-877-876-2455.

Do you have to show ID for a money order?

When you buy a money order from the USPS, you must fill out the money order with your name, address and phone number. If you purchase more than $1,000 worth of money orders in a single day, you have to show a valid photo ID (for example, a driver’s license, state ID or military ID).

How do you trace a money order?

You can track a MoneyGram money order by filling out the online form or by calling 1-800-542-3590. You’ll need to provide the money order amount and serial number. This is also how you request a replacement money order through MoneyGram.

Can a postal money order be fake?

Sometimes, you can tell that a money order is fake just by looking at it. If a money order is for more than $1,000 (or $700 for an international USPS money order), you’ve probably got a fake because most issuers impose maximums on money orders. The amount should be printed in numbers and written out in words.

What information is required on a money order?

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

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

    Can I use my debit card to buy money order?

    Take cash, a debit card, or a traveler’s check. You cannot pay with a credit card. Fill out the money order at the counter with a retail associate. Keep your receipt to track the money order.

    What is purchaser’s address on money order?

    The purchaser is you. Whether it says “From,” “Sender,” “Remitter,” or “Purchaser,” this is where you enter your information. Western Union® money orders require your address and full name, but others may only have a field for your name. Use your full legal name and your current mailing address in this section.