Sometimes you may need to mail money to friends, family or business partners. One of the safest ways to do this is to send a money order. A money order is a certificate of payment for a predefined amount. In much the same way as a check, it can be cashed or deposited. However, the money order offers security features that make it the best choice when sending money by post. Buying a money order is convenient in many places, including your post office.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: International Money Orders
Step 1. Go to your post office
Wait in line to speak to a representative.
Step 2. Tell the employee that you want to purchase an international money order
International money orders can be purchased for up to $ 700 in value. There is a $ 4.50 fee to pay when purchasing an international money order.
Step 3. Make sure the money order recipient resides in one of the 29 countries where money can be sent
Information regarding the countries to which a money order can be sent is available at the post office or online.
Step 4. Buy the money order and pay the commission
You can pay by debit card, check or cash.
Step 5. Fill in all fields on the money order, including the recipient's name and address
Step 6. Choose how you want to send your money order and consider insuring it
Insurance coverage is provided free of charge. However, if you want more security, you can insure the money order when shipping overseas, as well as use other options such as registered mail, acknowledgment of receipt or confidential delivery.
Step 7. Ship your package
Complete all address information and post the package carefully.
Method 2 of 2: National Money Orders
Step 1. Go to your post office to purchase a money order
Wait in line to speak to an employee. If it's more convenient for you, know that regular postmen can also sell money orders.
Step 2. Tell the clerk that you want to purchase a national money order
Individual money orders are available worth up to $ 1,000.
Step 3. Purchase the money order
There will be a small fee to pay. For money orders up to $ 500 the fee will be $ 1.20. For money orders from $ 500.01 to $ 1,000, the commission will be $ 1.60. Pay the commission and the amount of the money order. You can pay by debit card, cash or check.
Step 4. Fill in all fields on the order
These include the recipient's name and address, your name and your phone number.
Step 5. Insure the letter before mailing it
You can choose to purchase additional insurance for your letter or select other options, such as a return receipt. Remember that the money order already offers a certain level of protection thanks to its security features, which include the watermark and security thread, clear currency amounts and a verification system.
Step 6. Send the money order in a properly addressed envelope
Post the letter correctly.
