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How do money orders work?

Money orders are safe, prepaid forms of payment that can be used in place of cash or checks. You can purchase money orders ...
A money order is a pre-paid check-like instrument you can use to pay bills or cover an expense. You may need one if the company or person you want to pay doesn’t accept credit cards or personal checks ...
Money orders can be purchased at the United States Postal Office (USPS), banks, credit unions, grocery stores and convenience ...
U.S. Postal Service money orders have been around for a long time. The USPS introduced them in 1864 to provide a safe way for soldiers and others to send money over long distances. Money orders have ...
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The U.S. Postal Service has launched a redesigned money order this month with added security features to deter a post-pandemic uptick in mail fraud. The upgraded red, white and blue design adds a ...
Money orders are used to safely and securely send money through the U.S. postal system. In 2021, the last year for which data is available, 71.5 million money orders were used across the country. A ...