what stores do money orders

You can get a money order at many common places, including big retail chains, grocery stores, convenience stores, banks, and the post office.

Major places that do money orders

• Walmart (MoneyGram, usually at Customer Service / Money Services counter, low fee around 1 dollar, limits often 500–1000 dollars per money order).

• Big drugstores and pharmacies like CVS and often Walgreens (usually MoneyGram; fees a bit over 1 dollar; limits commonly around 500 dollars each).

• Grocery chains like Kroger and its family brands (Ralphs, Fry’s, King Soopers, etc.) and others such as H‑E‑B and WinCo in some regions.

• Convenience stores such as 7‑Eleven and Circle K (typically MoneyGram or Western Union, limits often about 500 dollars per order, small fee that varies by store).

• Big‑box and retail financial service locations that act as Western Union or MoneyGram agents.

• Banks and credit unions (often only for customers, fees can be higher than grocery or big‑box stores but sometimes discounted or free at credit unions).

• U.S. Postal Service (USPS) post offices in the U.S., which issue postal money orders with fixed fee tiers and nationwide acceptance.

Quick tips before you go

• Bring a valid ID and know the exact amount and payee name; most places require both to issue the money order.

• Expect limits of about 500–1000 dollars per money order; for larger amounts you may need to buy more than one and pay multiple fees.

• Most locations take cash and often debit; many will not accept credit cards for money orders.

• Fees and limits vary by location and can change, so it’s smart to check your specific store or bank’s website or call ahead.