Does Walgreens do money orders? [Full Guide]
Purchasing money orders is a safe and efficient way to send money to friends and family over long distances. Since Walgreens has more than 8,000 stores in all 50 states, it’s the perfect place to buy money orders.
So you might be wondering: Does Walgreens do money orders? Here’s what I found!
Does Walgreens do money orders?
No, Walgreens does not do money orders. However, Walgreens has partnered with Western Union to offer money transfers for $11 for standard 1-2 business day transfers and $12.50 for instant transfers. Send up to $6,000 and receive up to $300 per transaction.
If you want to learn more about the difference between a money order and a money order, how to use a money order at Walgreens, and the fees and limits, keep reading!
What is the difference between a remittance and a money order?
Since Walgreens doesn’t offer a money order service, if you need to send cash to someone in a different location (even across international borders), you can do so.
There is not much difference between a money order and a money transfer.
Like money orders, money transfers are prepaid, meaning that payment is required upfront, and will only be processed if the sender has the funds in their account. Transactions are also guaranteed, i.e. the recipient will receive the funds.
Money transfers are one of the safest ways to send money over long distances, with higher limits per transaction than money orders.
So if you expect to receive a money order, you don’t need to worry because sending money is pretty much the same thing.
How do you send money through Walgreens?
Since not all Walgreens stores have a Western Union kiosk, you should first use the Walgreens Store Locator with the “Western Union” filter enabled to find the nearest store with a Western Union kiosk.
Next, head to the store and find a Western Union kiosk by asking an employee (remember to choose your preferred payment method).
Western Union accepts cash, debit and credit cards for money transfer payments, but there is a higher fee for using a credit or debit card. Therefore, a better option is to pay in cash at the kiosk.
Once there, select the “Send Money” option on the screen and follow the steps below:
- Provide your complete information, including your full name, address, contact number and state-issued identification
- Fill in the recipient’s details including full name, address and phone number
- Review the “Pre-Receipt” to ensure all details you have entered are correct
- Choose the amount you want to transfer and make a payment
- Please keep the final receipt in a safe place and write down the 10-digit tracking number the recipient will use to collect the payment
How do you receive money transfers at Walgreens?
To get cash by wire transfer, you should go to a Walgreens store with a Western Union kiosk and provide the following information and details:
- your address
- your contact number
- ID issued by your country
- 10-digit tracking number shared by sender
- Answer security questions (if applicable)
Once at the kiosk, you should select the option to receive money and enter the above details as required to eventually receive the funds to be transferred.
How much does it cost to send money with Walgreens?
When you visit a Walgreens store and use a Western Union kiosk to send money, you will be charged the standard rate of $11 per transaction. Please note that you can only pay in cash.
If you want to speed up your money transfer, you can even pay $12.50 to have it done instantly.
How long does the transfer take?
For standard transactions, it takes approximately 1-2 business days to transfer the amount to the recipient’s location. However, if you selected the expedited option, the transfer will be completed immediately.
What are the restrictions on sending money at Walgreens using Money Transfer?
You can send up to $6,000 per transaction when you use Western Union at Walgreens, but you can only receive up to $300 per transaction.
Where else can you get a money order?
If you decide to still do a money order (instead of sending money through Walgreens), here are some alternatives you can use:
- walmart
- 7-11
- CV
- the public
- Major
- Kroger
- Kmart
- US Postal Service
To learn more, you can also check out our post on using ATMs at Walgreens and whether you can pay with Google Pay at Walgreens.
in conclusion
Walgreens doesn’t do money orders, but it does partner with Western Union to offer a money order-like money transfer service. When making a transfer using a WU kiosk at a Walgreens store, you must pay $11 for a standard 1-2 business day transfer and $12.50 for an instant transfer. You can send up to $6,000 and receive up to $300.
