Can you fix a mistake on a money order?

The United States Postal Service (USPS) says that you should not correct any mistakes on your money order form. The USPS replaces any damaged or incorrect money orders for free. If you wish to replace the form, you need to return the document and its receipt to be eligible.

Can I pick my money order without the receipt?

A bank or credit union will normally charge more than a convenience store to issue money orders. A money order is not a check, and it’s harder to trace one; keep your receipt until you are sure the order has been received and cashed. Without a receipt, tracing a money order can be difficult or even impossible.

Can you 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.

How do you check if a money order has been cashed?

Customers wanting to find out if a money order has been cashed may go online to USPS.com to check the status. They will need to enter the money order serial number, Post Office number, and issued amount—all printed on the money order receipt—in order to obtain near real-time status information.

How do you reverse a money order?

To cancel a money order, contact the issuer, provide details, attach a copy of the receipt, submit the cancellation form and pay a fee.

What happens if you fill out a money order wrong?

If you made a mistake in completing the money order, don’t cross it out as this will invalidate it. Take it back to the store or bank where the money order was purchased and follow the claims process to request a replacement or a refund. You might run into difficulty if you did not initially purchase the money order.

How do I return a money order to the bank?

To do so, either fill out a form or take the money order back to the place you originally bought it. Bring identification and any information you have about the money order (ideally, you have a receipt) to start the process.

Do you need a receipt to cancel a money order?

Keep your receipt any time you buy a money order. It’s best to provide the receipt when canceling because it contains important information, like the money order number and other details. If you don’t have the receipt, gather as much information as you have.

How do I stop a money order from being sent to someone?

Contact the person who you are supposed to have sent the money order and see if they got it. Contact the issuer of the money order and take in a receipt. Tell them that you want to stop the money order and obtain another one. You are pr Question: What can I do if my money order was filled out to the wrong person?