Can I stop payment on a Western Union money order?

The money order receipt must accompany each request to avoid delay in processing. Stop payment on an outstanding money order is completed only when the request has been submitted and processed. Western Union does not control the mailing process and it may take an additional 10-15 days.

Can you stop payment on a money order?

You can place a stop payment on a money order in much the same way as you would stop payment on a personal check. Contact the financial institution that issued the money order and fill out any required paperwork.

How do I get a refund for a lost Western Union money order?

¹Other options to submit a refund request if your money order has not been cashed:

  1. Fill out the Money Order Refund Request form on the back of your receipt.
  2. Send the completed form to the address mentioned on your receipt or by fax at 1-720-864-0477 or by email to [email protected]

Can I get a refund on a money order if it’s filled out?

With most money order issuers, including USPS, Western Union, and MoneyGram, you can cancel the payment. 12 To do so, either fill out a form or take the money order back to the place you originally bought it. If successful, the issuer should return funds to you, often within about 60 days.

Can I return a money order that has not been filled out?

If you have a bank account, you can deposit the money order into your account, provided you haven’t written on it. If the money order is blank, put your name in the recipient’s area and endorse the back of the money order. Then you can either present it to a teller.

How long does it take to get a Western Union money order refund?

Refunds will be made within 45 days of receipt of a valid written request from the Sender. Refunds are paid out either by cheque mailed to the Sender’s address or, once approved by Western Union, may be picked up at a Western Union agent location.

How do I cancel a USPS money order?

You cannot stop payment on postal money orders, but a lost or stolen money order can be replaced.

  1. Money order loss or theft may take up to 30 days to confirm.
  2. Investigating a money order’s lost or stolen status may take up to 60 days.
  3. There is a $6.95 processing fee to replace a lost or stolen money order.