How much does a money order cost?

Question

i don't know if this matters, but we reside in Maryland, and the potential money order is for about $120.00

Answer 1

It varies greatly. If you have gas stations that offer them, that rate is usually best. Often times $0.99. Postal money orders (purchased at post offices) range from $1.05 if under $500 to $1.50 for a money order up to $1,000 which is the max for a postal money order. Least cheap place to go is a bank. They can charge as much as $8 and more to get a money order.

If you need a check for a larger amount than $1,000 or so, you need a cashier's check, which is more expensive.

Answer 2

The Post Office is usually a cheap place to buy a money order. Also a Pilot Truck Stop. Where I live my bank.credit union wants $5.00 for a money order and a cashier's check. So we get money from our account when we need to send a money order.  If you have some convenient stores close by, they might have a reasonable price for your money order. Good luck, J:)

Answer 3

They vary in cost depending on where you purchase it, but they usually run anywhere from 50 cents to a dollar (plus the amount of money you are putting on it, of course.)

You can usually get them at the post office of someplace like a 7-11 store for a good price.

Answer 4

The monetary value of the money order would not affect the price. However, it does depend on where you purchase the money order.  I'd recommend the US post office, or a chain store like Wal-Mart sell them for about $1.

Answer 5

There is a very small amout charged, but if you have a bank account, they may not charge you if you get one there.