Money orders mean you can be assured that funds arrive without having to wait for them to leave your account.

  • Send money in the mail with confidence
  • Payment is made in advance, so your budget is clear
  • A secure way to pay bills without a bank account
  • No waiting for checks to clear
  • Choose from over 2,000 store locations
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What is a

A money order is like a check, but the funds are prepaid. It means you don't have to wait for a check to clear for the amount to leave your account, giving you full transparency over how much money you have.

Fill out a money order and you don't need a bank account either. Just give our friendly in-store team the cash and they're sort the rest.

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How to use a

It's as easy as 1,2,3:

  • 1

    Find your nearest Money Services location

  • 2

    Fill out a money order form and pay any associated fees

  • 3

    Deliver your money order either through the mail or in person

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If you want to process a money order, it's just as simple:

  • 1

    Head to your nearest Money Services in the Kroger Family of Stores

  • 2

    Endorse the money order by signing the back

  • 3

    Take the amount in cash or load it onto a prepaid card

What are

The cost of sending a money order will vary by state. Use our tool below to give you an idea of how much you'll pay.

Select a State

With Card

$0.84*

*Fees may vary and change

Without Card

$0.88*

*Fees may vary and change

What do you

To help our in-store associates process your money order as quickly as possible, please bring the following to your nearest Money Services:

  • Social Security or Taxpayer Identification Number
  • Valid ID

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Types of ID

  • US-issued Passport

  • State-issued ID

  • Driver's License

  • Resident Alien ID

  • Military ID

  • Matricula Consular ID

  • Tribal Nation or Reservation ID

Top 5 FAQs

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