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How to Cash a Money Order Take it to a location that redeems money orders (bank, post office, Walmart, grocery store, etc) to receive its value in cash. Sign the back and deposit it in your bank account like a check.

At Amscot, we cash almost all kinds of checks, anytime, and for any amount. Some of the different types of checks we cash include paychecks, government checks, insurance checks, tax refund checks and personal checks. We also cash money orders, cashier's checks, traveler's checks and out-of-state checks.

Amscot doesn't offer online tracking for its money orders, so if you need to find out information about a money order you've already sent, you'll have to call their customer support line at (813) 637-6250.

How to Cash a Money Order Do not sign the money order yet. Go to your local branch. Present the original money order to the teller. Provide a government-issued ID. Provide your account information (ATM card, debit card, or deposit slip). Sign (endorse) the money order in front of the teller.

Important Information About Your Money Order A replacement of the money order will not be considered until 30 days after purchase date and a fee will be charged for this service.

Generally, money orders don't have expiration dates. This means you should be able to cash a money order no matter how old it is. But issuers may begin applying fees if a money order goes uncashed for a year or more. The fee can vary.

Many recipients prefer money orders because, unlike a personal check, a money order can't “bounce” and clears almost immediately; therefore, they provide a fast, risk-free form of payment.

A stop payment will be done and a refund will be issued (net of service fees as disclosed on the back of the money order stub) if the money order has not been cashed and the Money Order Claim Form is completed in its entirety and signed by purchaser.