Postal money orders

A man fills out a money order form at a Canada Post outlet.A man fills out a money order form at a Canada Post outlet.A man fills out a money order form at a Canada Post outlet.

Send certified cashable money orders at the post office

No bank account, no problem. Postal money orders are certified cashable documents that you send through the mail. You can use them to make payments or purchases in Canada.
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Why buy a postal money order

It’s easy to use

You don’t need to have a bank account or credit card to pay bills like utilities or phone bills, or to make retail purchases.

It’s secure

You provide information about the sender and the person receiving the money to protect against someone improperly cashing the money order. There's also a barcode serial number, polarized ink and a security code that's verified when the money order is cashed.

We refund unused money orders

We guarantee to refund destroyed or uncashed money orders after 45 days (the $8.50* fee paid for each money order is non-refundable).

Don’t mail cash

It’s a great alternative to sending cash through the mail.

How much does it cost?

You pay the amount on the money order and a fee for the service.

  • Maximum amount per money order –$999.99
  • Fee per money order –$8.50*
  • There’s no fee to cash a postal money order at any post office in Canada

Cash and debit card are the only acceptable methods of payment (you can’t pay with a credit card). Need more details on postal money orders?

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How postal money orders work

  1. Go to the post office Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and the names of the people sending and receiving the money order.
  2. Receive your money order The money order is cashable to Canadian dollars.
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*The price excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. Other terms and conditions apply.