Can you make a Money Order out to yourself?

Question

I need to get money off a Visa Gift card and this is the cheapest way. Can I make one out to myself then cash it like 5 minutes later? Or make it out to a friend and give it to him who is standing outside and he goes in and cashes it? Can I do either of those?

Answer 1

yes you can do either.

Answer 2

Yes, you can make out a money out payable to yourself just as you can write a check payable to yourself on your own checking account.

Many people buy money orders and make them out to themselves as a safety precaution in case of loss or theft, and use them the same way they use traveler's checks.