William Lipovsky
QuikTrip sells Western Union money orders for a fee of $1.50 per $300 purchased.[1]
Below, I explain the details of the QuikTrip money order policy, such as limits, requirements, and hours of availability.
QuikTrip Money Order Policy
QuikTrip (QT) sells money orders but doesn’t cash them — even those originally purchased at QT.[1]
There are a few things to keep in mind before buying a money order, such as QuikTrip’s money order limit and fees.
I contacted QuikTrip locations in Arizona, Iowa, and South Carolina to confirm the details of its money order policy.
Fees & Limits
QT charges a money order purchase fee of $1.50 for each $300. For example, a $500 money order would cost $3 in fees.[1]
Daily purchase limits vary by location but generally range from around $1,000 to $2,000.[1]
Requirements
You can only pay for a money order with cash. You can’t use a debit card, credit card (including QuikTrip’s credit card), gift card, or personal check.[1]
You aren’t generally required to present an ID when purchasing a money order at QuikTrip, though it’s always a good idea to have one handy just in case.[1]
Tracking & Refunds
QT issues Western Union money orders.[1] You can check the status of your money order by contacting Western Union at (800) 999-9660.[2]
You can also request a refund through Western Union by filling out a Money Order Customer Request. Note that it deducts a $15 service fee from the refund amount.[2]
Find out more about how to refund a money order.
Tip: Be sure to put the receipt in a safe place. Western Union requires the receipt or money order itself to process refunds, and there’s an additional $15 fee for receipt replacements. The money order number is also required to get a receipt replacement, which may be difficult to produce if you lost the money order or someone stole it.[2][3]
Alternatives
QuikTrip isn’t the only gas station that offers money order services.
You might want to compare your options to find the fees and limits that work best for you. See the list of gas stations that do money orders.
FAQ
QT sells money orders seven days a week, including on Sundays. While most QT locations are open 24 hours, you can generally purchase a money order between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.[1] If QuikTrip’s hours don’t work for you, there are some additional 24-hour money order options.
No, QuikTrip doesn’t cash any type of check or money order.[1]
Fees depend on the location but generally range from around $2 to $3. The limit depends on your bank but may be around $600.[1]
In Summary
You can purchase a Western Union money order at QuikTrip for a fee of $1.50 per $300.[1]
You can only purchase up to around $1,000 or $2,000 per day, depending on the station.[1]
QuikTrip sells money orders seven days a week from around 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. You generally don’t need an ID to purchase a money order, though you can only pay with cash.[1]
While you can purchase a money order at QuikTrip, you can’t cash one, and you can only track your money order or request a refund through Western Union itself.[1]
Feel free to ask questions or share your experiences regarding QuikTrip’s money order policy in the comments section below.
Someone purchased a money order from QT, paid cash for it, and lost the receipt. They went back to the store and an associate said the money order had been voided. Has anyone ever heard of this? I am lost.
Hello, Frances. Did this person go back to the store with the intention of getting a refund on the money order? If so, they need to contact Western Union rather than QuikTrip. Western Union offers refunds by mail. Our related article has instructions for requesting a refund from Western Union.
It’s pathetic that QT won’t cash money orders purchased at their location!!! Has caused many problems for my son who I bought them for!!!
Bank wants to hold for 10 days, meanwhile his electric stands to be disconnected!!!
Hi Gina,
It certainly can be frustrating when the place where you bought a money order won’t cash that same money order! Logically, it seems like one of the first places to go to try to cash the money order. To avoid this problem in the future, I recommend taking a look at this article on where to cash a money order and this article specifically about cashing a Western Union money order.