Need to send a money order? Here's how to fill out a money order the right way, whether you're paying bills, making deposits ...

If you're on the receiving end of a money order, make sure the money order isn't counterfeit. You can do that by checking the money order to see if something's out of place, such as if there's ...

Preparing to cash a money order The first thing to do when you receive a money order is to review the document and make sure the money order was filled out correctly. Double-check its value to ...

Receive payment. If the order is deposited into a bank account, it may take a couple of days for the funds to become available. What to do if you lose a money order If a money order is lost or ...

File a police report. If you believe the money order was stolen, file a police report to establish a record of theft.

Replacing or refunding a lost or stolen money order is possible but not always easy. And you’ll generally pay a hefty fee to do so while waiting potentially weeks to recover your funds.