Money Orders
Our Money Order Service Makes Sending Money Simple and Secure
As a proud Western Union agent, we make it easy to buy a money order quickly and securely. A money order works like a check but is prepaid, making it a safe alternative to cash and ensuring it won’t bounce. Many businesses across the United States, including banks, credit unions, the postal service, and even some grocery stores, accept money orders when they don’t accept personal checks or credit cards.
Whether you need to pay bills, send funds to a person, or handle important financial details, a money order is a reliable and convenient way to move money.
Why Choose a Money Order?
- Secure & Trusted – Issued by a reliable financial institution, money orders provide guaranteed funds.
- Widely Accepted – Use them to pay bills, send money to loved ones, or make purchases where cash, checks, or credit cards aren’t an option.
- No Bank Account Needed – Ideal for those who don’t have or prefer not to use a bank account.
- Proof of Payment – Your receipt serves as confirmation that the payment was made.
How to Get a Money Order
Visit any of our locations, including Money Lenders, Americash, or Payday Express, to buy a money order quickly and easily. Simply bring the purchase amount plus a small fee—typically $1 dollar—and pay with cash or a debit card. We issue money orders up to $1,000, making them a flexible payment option.
While you can also buy money orders from the post office, banks, or credit unions, our convenient Midwest locations offer a faster and easier experience. Whether you need a domestic or international money order, we ensure a hassle-free transaction.
Need to Cash a Money Order?
We also offer convenient check cashing services. You may be able to cash a money order at our locations depending on the issuing institution and the value of the money order. If you’re unsure, our team can help check eligibility and provide guidance.
The Benefits of Choosing Our Money Orders
As a certified Western Union partner, we provide money orders that are:
Secure – Backed by a trusted financial institution.
Widely Accepted – Usable at banks, credit unions, post offices, and many retail locations.
Affordable – A low-cost alternative to traditional banking transactions.
With our fast and reliable service, sending money has never been easier!
Want to make secure payments without using a personal check or cash? We make the money order process simple and easy. Stop by one of our Midwest locations today to get fast cash easily!
Money Order FAQs
Do Money Orders Expire?
No, money orders never expire, and the money order can be used whenever it is needed.
Can I Replace my Money Order if it is Damaged?
Yes, money orders can be replaced with relatively minimal effort by the customer.
How Much Does it Cost Me to Get a Money Order?
Money orders are very cost effective, only 75-cents per money order.
Can My Money Order Bounce in the Same Way That a Check May Bounce?
No, a money order will never bounce. Your cash deposit is put in a secure location, waiting for the money order to be used. Since the money is paid for up front, there will never be insufficient funds
Where Can my Money Order be Used?
Money orders from our Western Union agency can be used at a wide variety of places. You can use it to pay bills, buy goods at a variety of retail stores, grocery stores, convenience stores, and more. You can also cash in a money order at all Western Union agent locations across the Midwest.
How Do I Cash in My Money Order?
The easiest way to cash your money order is to bring it back into a Payday Express location, but it can be cashed in at a multitude of places. Money orders can be cashed in at banks directly into your bank account or given back in cash. Money orders can also be cashed at many different convenience stores.
Am I Better Off Using a Money Order Over a Check?
In a lot of situations, money orders are preferred over checks. Businesses often accept money orders over personal checks and other methods of payment because they will not ever bounce, and it is a certainty that right amount of cash will be received. Another benefit to using a money order vs. checks or other methods of payment is that money orders are easily replaced if lost or stolen, and they are much safer to carry than large amounts of cash.