Sorry, I can't quite find a clear answer on this. This includes places like Western Union or MoneyGram and some convenience stores, drugstores, supermarkets, and checkcashing outlets.Use money orders as a safe alternative to cash and personal checks. US Postal Service money orders are affordable, widely accepted, and never expire. Money orders can be used to send money to a person or company without the need for a bank account. A money order is a safe alternative to cash or a personal check; it works like a check so you can cash it or deposit it into a bank account. You must generally have a checking account at a US bank to either write a personal check or request a cashier's check. Senator Diane Savino. Vice Chair, Senate Finance Committee. 8. Place check or money order securely inside and seal with tape.