Domestic money orders are paid regardless of the time passed since their issue. Money orders are not interest-bearing instruments; they are paid only in the exact amount imprinted up to the authorized maximum amount. USPS records serve as the basis for adjudicating claims for payment of money orders. From Domestic Mail Manual 503 http://pe.usps.gov/text/dmm300/503.htm#wp1150680
how long is a money order good for?
It is usually printed on the money order, how long it is good for. Usually the money orders are good for 90 days.
U.S. Postal Service money orders do not expire, but they can become stale-dated after one year if not cashed. After one year, the issuer may require additional verification to process the money order. It's advisable to cash or deposit a money order as soon as possible to avoid any potential issues.
US Postal Service Money Orders are valid for an ulimited period. For more info go here: http://www.usps.com/money/sendingmoney/moneyorders/welcome.htm
Money orders are good for 90 days from date of sale. That is any money order. If after 90 days, the issuing bank may charge a fee to return the money order for the cash back.
One year
Typcially 5-7 days.
how long is a money order good for?
It is usually printed on the money order, how long it is good for. Usually the money orders are good for 90 days.
U.S. Postal Service money orders do not expire, but they can become stale-dated after one year if not cashed. After one year, the issuer may require additional verification to process the money order. It's advisable to cash or deposit a money order as soon as possible to avoid any potential issues.
US Postal Service Money Orders are valid for an ulimited period. For more info go here: http://www.usps.com/money/sendingmoney/moneyorders/welcome.htm
six months
Money orders are good for 90 days from date of sale. That is any money order. If after 90 days, the issuing bank may charge a fee to return the money order for the cash back.
Ia an American Express Money Order dated 12/24/1996 still good?
They clear straight away.
http://www.usps.com/money/sendingmoney/moneyorders/welcome.htmhttp://pe.usps.gov/text/dmm300/503.htm#wp115068014.0 Money Orders 14.2.5 ReplacementThe USPS replaces without charge a defective money order or one that is spoiled during imprinting or customer completion if the customer returns the negotiable portion of the money order and the matching customer receipt.14.2.4 PurchaserThe purchaser must complete the money order and customer's receipt by filling in the names and addresses of the payee and purchaser. Money orders must be made payable to a single identifiable party, which can be the purchaser. The USPS does not guarantee a 100% refund on a stolen money order if the customer's receipt is not presented with the claim for refund.You could replace the money order and make it out to yourself and then cash it, as long as you have the original receipt and acceptable identification. Info's from URL's above. Good luck...
a year