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How to Fill Out a Money Order

By: Pam McCallum
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A money order is another form of a check people use to pay a bill or buy a product among other things.

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There are a few places where you can purchase an money order--Western Union, US Postal Office or even at some supermarkets. Go to any of the companies to purchase one.

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When filling out a money order, make sure not to leave anything blank.

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On the form where it says 'Remitter' or 'Payee' write down your name clearly in print.

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Where it says 'Pay to the Order Of' or 'Sender' or 'Send To' write down the name of the person you are sending the money order to; a person or a company.

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On some money orders you are able to write down your account number on a space provided. If there is none write your account number above your name. Your account number is your identification--Social Security number, a number personally sent to you from a bill or a credit card number.

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The money order has another form attached to it. When you write down the required information, a second slip beneath it automatically copies the information. The slip is used as a receipt.

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