How can I cash a money order with the wrong name?

Many money order providers and cashiers won’t let you correct the mistake yourself. Changing information on the completed money order will make the order ineligible for cashing; the official policy is that money orders must be canceled and/or refunded if there is a mistake.

Does it matter whose name is on a money order?

The recipient will be the only person or company authorized to deposit or cash the money order. It’s a good idea to fill out this section as soon as possible to make sure it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands, and make sure to spell the name correctly so your recipient will have no problem cashing it.

Can you 3rd party a money order?

First issued by American Express in 1882, money orders are a convenient and widely accepted form of payment that are secured by a third party. You can purchase them almost anywhere in the United States, usually for a small fee.

Do you endorse 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 refund on a money order if it’s filled out?

With most money order issuers, including USPS, Western Union, and MoneyGram, you can cancel the payment. 12 To do so, either fill out a form or take the money order back to the place you originally bought it. If successful, the issuer should return funds to you, often within about 60 days.

Do I put my address on a money order?

You are the purchaser and so you should write your current mailing address. Some money orders may use the words From, Sender, Issuer, Remitter, or Drawer. Putting your address allows the recipient (wherever they deposit the money order) to contact you if they want to confirm that it’s real or if there is an issue.