Safe, convenient and simple
As a secure, cashable document guaranteed by Canada Post, a postal Money Order is a safe and worry-free way to send money. A postal money order is a convenient alternative to cash or cheque when you need to send certified money by mail to pay bills such as utilities or telephone services or for a financial or retail purchase. And it's a great way to pay for online purchases when shopping on services like eBay™!
Canada Post Guarantee
The service guarantee offers free replacement of lost or destroyed Money orders.
Purchasing and cashing a postal Money Order
Canadian and U.S./International postal Money Orders can be cashed at banking facilities as well as Post Offices. Be advised that some financial institutions charge a fee for cashing foreign postal Money Orders.
Postal Money Orders can be purchased at virtually every Post Office in Canadian dollars, U.S. dollars and British pounds. The maximum allowed value of a single postal Money Order is $999.99 (Canadian and U.S. dollars) and £100.00 (British pounds). As well, many additional foreign Money Orders can be purchased at the post office, but will be transferred to the recipient through the postal administration of the destination concerned.
Ready to buy a postal Money Order? Find your nearest Post Offices.
Need to send money fast? Canada Post also offers MoneyGram.
Rates
The cost of purchasing a postal Money Order varies according to the end destination.
| Destination | Fee |
|---|---|
| Canada, Fiji Islands, most West Indies | $5.50 |
| United States | $5.50 |
| United Kingdom | $6.00 |
| Foreign | $6.00 |
To find out if a postal Money Order has been cashed, or for enquires regarding a lost or destroyed postal Money Order, please call 1-800-563-0444.
