How do I get a money order in NYC?
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How do I get a money order in NYC?
To purchase a money order, you can go to any United States Post Office location and many drug stores in NYC. The cost of a money order is usually under $2, plus amount of the money order, i.e. $410. Do NOT send your money order separate from the application the money order is for.
What locations do money orders?
You can request a money order in any of these locations:
- Any Bank or Credit Union. You may pay a fee, typically around $5, but you should be able to walk into a local bank or credit union branch and request a money order.
- Western Union or MoneyGram Locations.
- US Postal Service.
- 7-Eleven.
- CVS Pharmacy.
- Kmart.
- Kroger.
- Meijer.
Can you get money order at CVS?
CVS issues money orders at their over 9,900 locations. CVS uses MoneyGram money orders, a provider of money transfers and payment services. CVS sells money orders for $1.25 with a maximum amount per money order of $500. Bonus Offer: Earn up to $1,500 by opening a Citi Priority Account with required activities.
Are money orders sold at the post office?
U.S. Postal Service® money orders are affordable, widely accepted, and never expire. Your money order receipt will help you track your payment and show proof of value in case the money order gets lost, stolen, or damaged. You can buy or cash postal money orders at any Post Office™ location.
Does Walgreens do money orders?
No, Walgreens does not sell money orders. It does, however, sell money transfers via Western Union. The difference between a money order and a money transfer is negligible.
Does Western Union have money orders?
You can buy a money order at any Western Union agent location.
Do Walgreens do money orders?
Can Walgreens do money orders?
Does 711 sell money orders?
Yes, 7 Eleven does do money orders, but to be specific they only accept Western Union and MoneyGram money orders. The reason for this is that these two types of money orders can be cashed by using a credit card with the correct pin number.
Can you pay for a money order with a credit card?
The only places that let you buy a money order with a credit card are 7-Eleven stores and Western Union. If you plan to charge a money order, be aware that your credit card company may consider a money order purchase to be a cash advance, which has some significant downsides.
Which is better cashiers check or money order?
Cashier’s checks are generally considered more secure than money orders. Although there are check scams involving fake cashier’s checks and money orders, a cashier’s check has more security features than a typical money order.
What is the limit on a money order?
Money orders are typically capped at $1,000. Some places may limit them to smaller amounts. If you need to purchase multiple money orders to get around the limit, you may be better off getting one cashier’s check for the full amount.