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Short Answer
Jewel-Osco sells Western Union money orders at all locations. There’s a fee of about $1 and a limit of $500 per money order. It will only cash money orders at select locations if the money order was purchased at Jewel-Osco.
Jewel-Osco Money Order Policy
Buying Money Orders
Jewel-Osco sells money orders through Western Union at all of its locations.
Jewel-Osco sells Western Union money orders of up to $500 for $0.99 each. If you need more than $500, you can buy multiple money orders.
To buy a money order at Jewel-Osco stores, you’ll need to pay cash — debit cards, credit cards, and personal checks are not accepted for money order purchases.
In addition to money orders, Jewel-Osco also provides money transfer services through Western Union. You can send money or pay bills with Western Union from any Jewel-Osco store location.
Looking for more places where you can buy a money order? Compare your options in our comprehensive list of places that sell them.
Cashing Money Orders
In some cases, Jewel-Osco may be able to cash Western Union money orders that were purchased at a Jewel-Osco store, but policies vary by store.
Call ahead to your local Jewel-Osco to find out whether you can cash money orders there.
For alternatives, see our list of places that cash money orders.
Locations and Hours of Operation
Most Jewel-Osco stores are open from 6 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week, although hours may vary and some locations may open at 7 a.m. and/or close at 10 p.m. Some Jewel-Osco locations are open 24 hours.
You can purchase a money order any time Jewel-Osco is open — just stop by the customer service desk.
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