Whether you’re buying a used car or paying for rent, chances are everyone will need to complete a money order at least once in their lifetime. If you need to make a deposit for an apartment or complete another type of transaction and using your debit or credit card is NOT an option, you might want to get a money order. Thankfully, getting a money order at CVS is an excellent option and quite convenient. But before you hop in your car and head to your nearest CVS, there are some things you need to consider. Here’s everything you need to know about getting a CVS money order.

First…Does CVS Even Sell Money Orders?

Yes.

You can purchase a money order at one of the over 9,900 CVS locations across the country.

CVS relies on MoneyGram money orders, which is a provider of money transfer and payment services.

It’s important to make this distinction when you’re searching for information about money orders at CVS.

Keep in mind, that if you enter “money orders” on the CVS website, you won’t find any helpful results.

Instead, you’ll want to search for their money transfer provider name, “MoneyGram.”

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What is the Cost of a Money Order at CVS?

The cost for a money order from CVS is $1.25.

The maximum dollar amount per money order is $500 and the limit of TOTAL money orders per day is $2,500. 

This makes purchasing a money order easy and accessible for anyone and everyone.

Thanks to MoneyGram, you will only need to pay a minimal fee to send money to someone in a way that is safe and secure.

How Do I Complete a Money Order at CVS?

Purchasing a money order at CVS is easy and straightforward.

All you have to do is follow these 3 simple steps:

1. Have the full amount of money ready, including the fee.

To make things even more convenient, you can choose to pay with cash or a debit card.

On the money order, fill out the amount in dollars and the recipient information.

It’s important to use the recipient’s legal name or business name to reduce the risk of confusion.

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2. In the purchaser address section, fill in your information.

This information will include your address, name, and other relevant details regarding your money order.

3. Sign on the front of the money order where it says “Purchaser/Signer for Drawer.”

You will notice that there is an area on the back of the MoneyGram for someone to sign, but it is important that you leave that part blank.

This is where the recipient will sign signifying that they received the money order.

After you complete your money order, you will want to hang on to your receipts for your personal records.

This is proof that you purchased the money order.

For that reason, you will want to keep your receipt safe until you are sure that the recipient received the payment.

Where In CVS Do I Get My Money Order?

They make it super convenient to purchase a money order.

The last time I used CVS to buy one, all I had to do is go to any checkout register and ask the clerk if I could purchase a money order.

Just make sure you bring your ID with you so that the clerk can confirm your identity before issuing the money order.

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Any Other Stores Where I Can Get A MoneyGram?

When it comes to purchasing a money order, it doesn’t get much better than MoneyGram.

This service makes sending money orders accessible with a small fee of only $1.25 and a maximum amount of 500 dollars.

With that said, CVS isn’t the only place that you can purchase a MoneyGram.

Here are some other establishments that sell MoneyGram:

• Walmart
• Food Maxx
• Ace Cash Express
• SaveMart

If you would like to see where to purchase a MoneyGram near you, head over to their website by clicking here.

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By Kyle James