Sending money to loved ones who live far away can be made simple by using money orders. Walgreens is a great place to buy money orders because it has more than 8,000 locations across the United States.
Is Walgreens a good place to get a money order? Here’s what I’ve discovered.
Do Walgreens accept money orders in the year 2022?
As of 2022, Walgreens does not accept money orders, and they will no longer accept them. For money transfers that take 1-2 business days or $12.50 for instant transfers, Walgreens has teamed up with Western Union. You can send and receive up to $6,000 and $300, respectively, per transfer.
Keep reading to learn more about money transfers at Walgreens, the differences between them and money orders, as well as the costs and limits associated with them.
Are money transfers and money orders the same thing?
Walgreens does not offer money orders, so if you need to send money to someone else, you’ll have to use a money transfer service (even across international borders).
When it comes to sending and receiving money, there’s not much difference between the two.
Payment is required in advance and the transfer can only proceed if the funds are already in the sender’s account, just like with money orders. There is also a guarantee that the recipient will receive the money.
If you’re looking for a safe and convenient way to transfer money over long distances, money transfers are an excellent option.
You don’t need to be concerned if you were hoping to receive a money order because a money transfer is nearly identical.
What Is Walgreens’ Money Transfer Policy?
The Walgreens store locator with the “Western Union” filter enabled can help you locate the nearest store that has a Western Union kiosk.
Next, ask a store employee where the Western Union kiosk is located (remember to take your preferred form of payment).
Cash, debit, and credit cards can all be used to pay for money transfers through Western Union, but the fees associated with using a credit or debit card are significantly higher. As a result, paying with cash at the kiosk is the preferred method.
Follow these steps after you’ve arrived and selected the’money transfer’ option on the screen:
- Including your full name, address, phone number, and state-issued ID is required.
- The recipient’s full name, address, and phone number should be filled in, as well as any other information that might be relevant.
- To ensure that all of the information you entered is correct, review the “pre-receipt.”
- Make the payment by selecting the amount you want to transfer.
- Keep a copy of the final receipt in a safe place, and write down the 10-digit tracking number for the recipient.
How Can Walgreens Customers Receive Money Transfers?
Visit a Walgreens store with a Western Union kiosk and bring the following information and details to receive cash from a money transfer:
- Your Name and Contact Information
- Your phone number is here.
- ID issued by the government
- The sender has provided a 10-digit tracking number.
- If applicable, the answer to a security question.
After arriving at the kiosk, you must select the option to receive money and enter the above information as requested to finally receive the transferred funds.
What Is Walgreens Money Transfer’s Fee?
You will be charged $11 per transaction if you use the Western Union kiosk at a Walgreens store to transfer money. Please keep in mind that payments must be made in cash only.
You can even pay $12.50 to have the money transfer completed immediately if you need it to be done quickly.
Does It Take A Long Time To Get The Money?
For standard transactions, the amount is transferred to the recipient’s location within one to two business days. In contrast, if you’ve chosen the expedited option, the transfer will be completed immediately.
What Is The Maximum Amount That Can Be Sent Through Walgreens Money Transfer?
Walgreens accepts Western Union for transfers up to $6,000, but only $300 can be received at a time.
Is There Anywhere Else You Can Send Money?
If you still want to do a money order (instead of a money transfer through Walgreens), you can visit one of the following locations:
- Walmart
- The 7-11 convenience store
- CVS
- Publix
- Meijer
- Kroger
- Kmart
- The postal service of the United States
We’ve also written about whether or not you can pay with Google Pay at Walgreens, as well as how to withdraw cash from an ATM at the pharmacy chain.
Bottom Line
If you want to transfer money, you can use Walgreens’ money transfer service in conjunction with Western Union. It costs $11 for standard 1-2 business day transfers and $12.50 for instant transfers when using WU kiosks at Walgreens. Up to $6,000 can be transferred, and you can receive up to $300.
