Vons MoneyGram & Western Union Money Order Policies

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You can get a MoneyGram or Western Union money order at Vons, but you can’t cash a money order. Limits range from $500 to $1,000 per money order and fees are up to $1.50 per money order. All stores accept cash and some stores also accept debit cards.

Vons Money Order Policy

You can purchase a money order at Vons; the grocer offers both MoneyGram and Western Union money orders at every store.

In order to find out what you may need to know to purchase one of these money orders, we contacted Vons’ customer service department and called several store locations.

Purchasing a Money Order

To purchase a money order at Vons, head to the customer service desk and tell the associate which brand of money order you’d like (MoneyGram or Western Union).

Most locations accept cash or debit cards for money order purchases, but one of the stores we called was cash-only, so you may want to call your local store to confirm its payment policy if you plan to use a debit card.

Vons’ store hours vary by location, but money orders are generally available from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

MoneyGram Fees and Limits

You can purchase a money order of up to $500 for a fee of only $0.89. No form of ID is required.

Western Union Fees and Limits

There’s no dollar limit on the amount you can purchase, but Western Union money orders can only be printed in $1,000 increments.

If you wish to purchase more than $2,999.99 worth of money orders, a manager will have to be present to approve and override the transaction.

Fees for the money orders will range from $0.99 to $1.50 depending on the money order amount and the individual store’s policy. Again, no form of ID is required.

Refunding or Cashing a Money Order

Vons cannot refund or cash money orders for you, even if you purchased the money order at a Vons store. This rule is the same whether you used Vons MoneyGram or Vons Western Union.

See our list of places where you can cash a money order.

Other Stores That Sell Money Orders

While banks seem like the most logical place to purchase a money order, they aren’t always the cheapest option. Credit unions, post offices, pharmacies, convenience stores, and grocery stores sell money orders and may even have more convenient hours.

Check out our complete list of places where to buy money orders.