money order
noun
: an order issued by a post office, bank, or telegraph office for payment of a specified sum of money usually at any branch of the organization
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To order it, send your name and address, plus check or money order for $16 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mt. Morris, IL 61054-0447.
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Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
In general, the visitor needs to bring an original document (not a photocopy), a cover sheet — that is downloadable on the website — and a non-cash form of payment, such as credit card, check or money order.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
If those don’t suit you, there are also wire transfers or money orders, but these have high transaction minimums and may have fees involved.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
Despite these hurdles, Braxton allegedly gave then-city clerk Lynn Williams his statement of candidacy and qualifying money order.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 22 July 2023
Ticketmaster says common scams include asking for an Amazon Gift Card, iTunes Gift Card, money order or any other third-party gift card as a form of payment in exchange for tickets.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
Hint: Ticketmaster isn't going to ask you to buy an Amazon Gift Card, iTunes card, money order, or other third-party gift card to pay for tickets.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 26 Mar. 2024
It can be ordered by sending your name and address plus a check or money order (U.S. funds) for $8 to Dear Abby Keepers Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2024
Once filled out, applicants can assess their total cost using the page’s handy calculator, then fill out a check or money order (as many passport acceptance facilities won’t take cash or card).
—Jared Ranahan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2024
Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
In general, the visitor needs to bring an original document (not a photocopy), a cover sheet — that is downloadable on the website — and a non-cash form of payment, such as credit card, check or money order.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
If those don’t suit you, there are also wire transfers or money orders, but these have high transaction minimums and may have fees involved.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
Despite these hurdles, Braxton allegedly gave then-city clerk Lynn Williams his statement of candidacy and qualifying money order.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 22 July 2023
Ticketmaster says common scams include asking for an Amazon Gift Card, iTunes Gift Card, money order or any other third-party gift card as a form of payment in exchange for tickets.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
Hint: Ticketmaster isn't going to ask you to buy an Amazon Gift Card, iTunes card, money order, or other third-party gift card to pay for tickets.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 26 Mar. 2024
It can be ordered by sending your name and address plus a check or money order (U.S. funds) for $8 to Dear Abby Keepers Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2024
Once filled out, applicants can assess their total cost using the page’s handy calculator, then fill out a check or money order (as many passport acceptance facilities won’t take cash or card).
—Jared Ranahan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2024
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“Money order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/money%20order. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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