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I received a money order in Canadian dollars. My bank said it would cost about $30 to cash and take awhile to get in my account. I don't normally take anything but US dollars.
Should I just send it back to the buyer, or is there a way to cash it somewhere. I'd really like to cash it even if I lose a few dollars. It's for just over $300 Canadian. The win was for $260.99, so I guess he added for the exchange rate.
Thanks!
Gina
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Who issued the money order? Was it Canada Post or American Express or which specific Canadian bank?
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Originally Posted by Irene
Who issued the money order? Was it Canada Post or American Express or which specific Canadian bank?
It's a Postal Money Order from Canada Post. It's in English and French (at least I think it's french)
Thanks for the help!
Gina
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Is it an international money order? Will the US Postal Service cash it?
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Originally Posted by strummersmusic
It's a Postal Money Order from Canada Post.
You should be able to cash it at the post office. Just don't go first thing in the morning- they might not have enough cash on hand when they've just opened.
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Originally Posted by goodworks1
Is it an international money order? Will the US Postal Service cash it?
It doesn't say International on it anywhere. It just says "Postal Money Order"
There is a phone number to verify it and receive a verification number.
I haven't checked at the Post Office
Thanks!
Gina
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Originally Posted by mrpotatoheadd
You should be able to cash it at the post office. Just don't go first thing in the morning- they might not have enough cash on hand when they've just opened.
I'm going there tomorrow afternoon. I'll check.
Thanks! I've never dealt with the PO and money orders before.
Gina
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371.5 Procedures for Cashing Money Orders Issued by Foreign Countries
371.51 Valid Postal Money Orders
Valid postal money orders issued by countries listed in 371.2 [Canada is included] will be paid in accordance with the procedures for cashing domestic money orders (see DMM 509). However, no international money order will be paid after the expiration of the validity date on the money order.
14.3 Cashing Money Orders
14.3.2 Redemption
All U.S. money orders, including military, may be cashed at any U.S. post office or bank. Subject to funds availability, money orders may be cashed by rural carriers.
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371.52 Canadian Money Orders
Canadian money orders may be paid only if they are addressed to a payee within the United States and the amount is imprinted in United States currency.
My bolding...
from the first link above...
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Oops... I missed that- sorry.