Does a money order expire?

While a cheque can become stale-dated after six months, a money order doesn’t expire. The funds for the money order are secured in a separate account until they’re negotiated or used. In Canada, most people secure money orders from the bank they regularly use, but these are waning in popularity due to the rise in e-transfer payments.

Do USPS money orders expire or depreciate?

However, USPS money orders don’t expire or depreciate. If you have a blank money order you purchased or an old one that you received, you can cash it to stop it from depreciating further; if you sent one that was never cashed, you can request a replacement or refund.

Do Western Union money orders expire?

With Western Union, you have options for sending money. In addition to purchasing quickly and easily online, from the Western Union® app, or at an agent location. Whether you’re sending money to friends and family across town or across the globe, Western Union has you covered. Money orders technically do not expire.