Customers wanting to find out if a money order has been cashed may go online to USPS.com to check the status. They will need to enter the money order serial number, Post Office number, and issued amount—all printed on the money order receipt—in order to obtain near real-time status information.

Can you track a money order payment?

U.S. Postal Service^® money orders are affordable, widely accepted, and never expire. Your money order receipt will help you track your payment and show proof of value in case the money order gets lost, stolen, or damaged. You can buy or cash postal money orders at any Post Office^™ location.

What happens if money order isnt cashed?

If the money order has been cashed, the issuer will not replace it or refund the purchase amount. ... But if the money order goes missing, you have a good chance of getting your money back—minus a fee and a few weeks' delay—as long as it hasn't been cashed.