What is a via money order?

Question

I am selling something and somone replied saying he would buy for about $100.

But he said he would pay "via money order".

Ive heard of it before but never tried it.

I would like to know everything about them including recieving and sending them.


Thanks,

Answer 1

A money order is a safe way to send or recieve payment.
Basically it is a note that has been prepaid to a bank or post office.
People who do not have a checking account use them often when sending cash is not possible.
You cash it at a bank just like a regular check the only difference the place that issued it is saying the cash amount has already been paid to them in trust .
Thats why a small fee is charged for each money order you buy.

Answer 2

Via means he will pay "by" money order. Via is not a brand.

Money orders are legit, but can also be faked. The same as a check. If it's a real one, you treat it just like a check. Deposit it into your bank account.

A safer way to pay and receive funds would be to sign up for a Paypal account. It'll cost you a small percentage to receive the payment, but eliminates a lot of the risk.

Answer 3

Via means in this case " By way of".

Make sure the money order is not fake.

All you do is go some where they sell them(like a bank, Post Office, ect.) buy one and mail it.

Answer 4

People buy money orders with cash. They receive them blank, and write them out to someone else like a check. You can buy them at post offices and banks. I would recommend going through a pay service, like paypal, to ensure you get properly paid.