Will a U.S. Post Office cash an Candian International Money Order? (1 Viewer)

[John Pine]

I’m a noob when it comes to trading with Canadians. I’ve got a possible buyer for an $800 amp, but the buyer is in Canada and would prefer to avoid PayPal fees. Is there some type of Money Order he can purchase at a Candian Post Office that I can take to a Post Office here in the U.S. and cash without any problems? Suggestions?

 

[ChristopherDAC]

Yes. The opposite is also true : the USPS International Postal Money Orders [pink, unlike the green domestic ones, and somewhat more expensive] are valid in Canada, Japan, and a number of other countries. Tell him to ask for an International Postal Money Order, or IPMO.

 

[EricW]

yup. i've done this through ebay loads of times (as a canadian sender). just make sure the guy sends a MO in US$

 

[John Pine]

Got it! A pink International M.O. in U.S. dollars.

Thx guys! The HTF crew comes through again.

 

[Andrew Pratt]

Make sure its an international one otherwise it won't work. Its easier to just use a bank issued money order or use Western Union.