Kait Scirri
Short Answer
Most Piggly Wiggly stores sell Western Union money orders at the customer service desk but do not cash them. The fee to buy a money order is usually between $0.50 and $0.90 per money order, though it varies by location. There is a $500 per money order limit, and daily purchase limits range from $1,000 to $3,000. Cash is the only accepted payment method.
Piggly Wiggly Western Union Money Order Policy
Piggly Wiggly sells Western Union money orders but doesn’t cash them.
We contacted Piggly Wiggly grocery stores in Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia. All of the stores we contacted confirmed this policy.
See our related research for places that cash Western Union money orders.
Fees
Piggly Wiggly stores are independently owned and operated, so money order policies vary by location, but you can expect money order fees to range from about $0.50 to $0.90 per money order.
Limits
All of the locations we contacted said there is a limit of $500 per money order, but the daily purchase limit varies by location — from $1,000 to $3,000.
Cash is the only accepted payment method for money orders sold at Piggly Wiggly. You’ll also need to show a valid, government-issued photo ID.
Where to Purchase
You can purchase a Piggly Wiggly money order at the customer service desk. Customer service hours vary; contact your local Piggly Wiggly to find out about service hours.
More Information
You may want to see our research on where to get free money orders and where to cash a money order. We also have more information about how money orders work in our money order FAQ.
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