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If I make a mistake, can I change the name of whom I made the money order out to?

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No. Call the money order in -- go to the store where you purchased the money order and have them replace it for new one.

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Do I need an ID?

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Many times, banks will require you to bring an ID as proof you are the account holder. The person/institution you are paying may not require this ID for payment.

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Can I use a credit card to get a money order?

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Yes. Any debit, credit, or prepaid debit cards are accepted by the post office as long as they still have sufficient chargeable credit left on them.

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How do I cash a money order?

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Money orders should be able to be cashed or deposited the same as a check. You can bring it to your own bank like any check, or you can bring it to the bank that issued it to cash it.

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Is there a maximum limit for a money order?

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There is no maximum limit, but by law, companies that sell money orders have to write down suspicious activity such as transactions of orders over a company's set amount.

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How many days does it takes for a money order delivery?

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It depends on the delivery service used. First class mail typically takes 2-3 business days.

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Will the post office accept a prepaid debit card as payment for a money order?

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Yes, they accept almost all forms of payment, including prepaid debit cards.

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Can I buy a money order on a holiday?

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That depends. If the company you are ordering from is closed during the holiday, you propably won't get your delivery before the holiday is over, but you should still be able to place the order during the holiday.

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Can I send a Western Union transaction starting with a money order?

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Yes! Western Union offers money orders.

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What is the cost for a money order of $170.00?

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It depends on the institution. Most do it for free, such as the post office, while others charge a fee.

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When will my money order clear in my bank account?

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It should go through as soon as the company/person cashes it into the bank.

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