Don’t overlook the US Postal Service for international transfers. It offers convenient ways to send money orders to 28 countries and wire transfers throughout Central and South America.
Send small amounts easily with money orders and wire transfers
One-off payments are fairly inexpensive and easy to send with USPS. Should you be sending to one of the 10 countries serviced in Central or South America you can also securely wire funds to a participating bank.
USPS is best for:
Small payments. Low maximums, from $500–$1,500 depending on the location and method, and a limited selection of options makes USPS best for smaller transactions.
No-rush money orders. Money orders are sent by mail to the recipient.
Safety. Both money orders and wire transfers are secure. A lost or stolen money order can be replaced for just $6.45.
How much does it cost to transfer money using USPS?
Fees are fairly straightforward when sending money through USPS:
Money orders. $10.25
Sure Money purchases up to $750. $14.55
Sure Money purchases between $750 and $1,500. $20.75
Sure Money refunds. $31.95
Sure Money change of recipient. $16.95
Recipients are not charged for wire transfer using Sure Money.
What types of transfers can I make with USPS?
You have two options when it comes to transferring money with USPS:
Money orders. Purchase and mail a money order.
Straight-to-bank. Use Sure Money to wire money directly to a participating bank.
Available currencies and countries
Availability depends on if you’re sending via money order or wire transfer.
Money orders
The following countries accept USPS money orders:
Albania
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bolivia
British Virgin Islands
Cape Verde
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Grenada
Guinea
Guyana
Honduras
Jamaica
Mali
Montserrat
Peru
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Sierra Leone
Trinidad and Tobago
Sure Money
Wire money to the following countries and banks:
Argentina – BBVA Banco Frances
Colombia – Banco Davivienda and BBVA Colombia
DominicanRepublic – Banco Providencial
Ecuador – Banco Guayaquil, Banco del Austro and Banco Internacional
El Salvador – Banco Agricola, Banco Credomatic, Banco HSBC El Salvadoreno
Guatemala – Banco Industrial, Elektra–Azteca and Banco de Desarrollo Rural
Honduras – Banco Ficohsa, Elektra–Azteca and Banco Mercantil. BAMER S.A.
Mexico – Banco BanCoppel, Elektra Mexico and Telecom
Nicaragua – Banco Banpro and Banco Credomatic
Peru – Banco Interbank and BBVA-Banco Continental
Ecuador, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Peru will be sent in USD rather than the local currency.
Locate a Post Office with money order or Sure Money services.
Go to the Post Office.
Request the money order or wire transfer.
Have the recipient’s name and address ready to expedite the process. Sure Money comes with a 15-minute guarantee. The sale fee can be refunded by your request if the money is not transferred within 15 minutes.
What is USPS?
The US Postal Service was established in 1775 and has grown alongside the rest of America. From the first postage stamps issued in 1847 to the free USPS.com iPhone app in 2009, USPS continues to adapt to the evolving needs of the United States.
What other products does USPS offer?
Mail services. USPS handles a remarkable 40% of the world’s total mail volume.
Online shipping. Pay for, print and ship your items from anywhere in the US.
Gifts. USPS offers a wide range of affordable gifts through its Postal Store.
Passports. USPS accepts passport applications on behalf of the US State Department.
USPS reviews and complaints
Since USPS is a government agency it’s not rated on the Better Business Bureau website, and complaints aren’t accepted for it. TrustPilot accepts reviews, and as of this writing USPS has a rating of “bad” and a TrustScore of 1.2 out of 5 as of October 13, 2020. Complaints tend to focus on delivery and customer service issues.
Customer service
You can reach USPS customer service at 1-800-275-8777. In the case of missing money orders you’ll have to head to your local USPS location and fill out the form required to submit an inquiry.
See how other services compare to USPS
Our table lets you compare the services you can use to send money abroad. Compare services on transfer speeds and fees, then click Go to site when you're ready to send.
You can send your funds through three Mexican providers, each offering several convenient locations for money collection. Banco BanCoppel offers 2,564 collection points, Elektra Mexico has 568 collection points and Telecom provides 1,566 collection points for your recipient to pick up the cash you send.
Take it to your local USPS location with your receipt to get it replaced.
You can call the Money Order Verification System at 1-866-459-7822 to check the authenticity of a money order you’ve been given.
Your exchange rate will be provided at the time of purchase.
Marc Terrano is a lead publisher and growth marketer at Finder. He has previously worked at Finder as a publisher for frequent flyer points and home loans, and as a writer, podcast host and content marketer. Marc has a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) from the University of Technology Sydney. He’s passionate about creating honest and simple reviews and comparisons to help everyone get value for money.
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Hey team i am in india and i got a USpostal money order in the mail from my friend who is in usa ..i tried indian post office and some banks to encash it or encash in my bank account but still they are not able to do it…so anybody here can help me how to do that…amount is $300..
Thanks for getting in touch with finder. I hope all is well with you. :)
Unfortunately, India does not accept USPS money orders. You can also see on this page other countries that do not accept this type of money order.
In your case, you would need to ask your friend to send you money using these other methods. You can also ask your friend to refund your USPS money order though a fee may incur when doing so.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.
You can pay for the USPS’ Money Order with cash, debit card, or traveler’s checks. For Surepay, though we do not have a dedicated page for it, their payment methods include Paper-based, Electronic and Payment Accelerator. You may visit their website to know more about it.
I hope this helps.
Let us know if there is anything else that we may assist you with.
I’d be happy to answer your question on USPS Money Order.
The Philippines is, unfortunately, not on the list of countries that accept USPS money orders.
There are several options available for you. First, although a bit lengthy process, if you have a relative in the States, send them back the money order and let them cash it in for you. The second option, if time is of the essence, try money changers. This option might be the least advantageous for you as you can be sure that they will give you a low exchange rate, but, it’s sure is worth trying if you need the funds right away.
Unfortunately, you can’t exchange your USPS money order to cash in Amsterdam. The Netherlands isn’t one of the countries that accept USPS money orders. With this in mind, you may want to explore other international money transfer service providers.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out again.
The transfer speed may vary depending on the provider you are going to use. Please go to the section “See how other services compare to USPS”. Next, select the from/to location then you will see the different offers. You can select the services that will best fit your personal requirements.
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Hey team i am in india and i got a USpostal money order in the mail from my friend who is in usa ..i tried indian post office and some banks to encash it or encash in my bank account but still they are not able to do it…so anybody here can help me how to do that…amount is $300..
Hi David,
Thanks for getting in touch with finder. I hope all is well with you. :)
Unfortunately, India does not accept USPS money orders. You can also see on this page other countries that do not accept this type of money order.
In your case, you would need to ask your friend to send you money using these other methods. You can also ask your friend to refund your USPS money order though a fee may incur when doing so.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.
Have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Joshua
What payment options can I use for sure pay or other money orders?
Hi Payment,
Thank you for visiting finder.
You can pay for the USPS’ Money Order with cash, debit card, or traveler’s checks. For Surepay, though we do not have a dedicated page for it, their payment methods include Paper-based, Electronic and Payment Accelerator. You may visit their website to know more about it.
I hope this helps.
Let us know if there is anything else that we may assist you with.
Cheers,
Ash
Sir how can exchange the usps check in philippines and where in the philippines can i exchange it on remitance office like cebuana
Hello Berto.
I’d be happy to answer your question on USPS Money Order.
The Philippines is, unfortunately, not on the list of countries that accept USPS money orders.
There are several options available for you. First, although a bit lengthy process, if you have a relative in the States, send them back the money order and let them cash it in for you. The second option, if time is of the essence, try money changers. This option might be the least advantageous for you as you can be sure that they will give you a low exchange rate, but, it’s sure is worth trying if you need the funds right away.
I hope that answers your question.
Cheers!
Rich
How can I exchange my USPS money order to cash in Amsterdam Netherlands?
Hi Honggeng,
Thanks for getting in touch with finder.
Unfortunately, you can’t exchange your USPS money order to cash in Amsterdam. The Netherlands isn’t one of the countries that accept USPS money orders. With this in mind, you may want to explore other international money transfer service providers.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out again.
Have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Joshua
How long to recieve postal money by usps from kwajaelin,marshall island to philippines?
Hi X&&,
Thank you for your inquiry.
The transfer speed may vary depending on the provider you are going to use. Please go to the section “See how other services compare to USPS”. Next, select the from/to location then you will see the different offers. You can select the services that will best fit your personal requirements.
I hope this information has helped.
Cheers,
Harold