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Reply 1

i think its one without a name on it - so anyone can cash it.

don't quote me on that tho

Reply 2

Crossed is when there are two lines across the whole postal order (as if it had been crossed out). It means the recipient has to pay it into the bank account of the person whose name is on it.

If theit is uncrossed, then it can be paid into a post office with just a signiture.

Reply 3

Even if it is crossed most Post Offices will cash it if you have ID.

An uncrossed one just makes it easier for the recipient to get the money, that's all.

Reply 4

Tarts_n_Vicars
Even if it is crossed most Post Offices will cash it if you have ID.

An uncrossed one just makes it easier for the recipient to get the money, that's all.

But an uncrossed one is just like cash, so if it goes astray anyone can get the money

Reply 5

Juno
But an uncrossed one is just like cash, so if it goes astray anyone can get the money


You can cancel it if it goes missing tho (I'm assuming it's an Ebay thing where you would know soon enough the seller hadn't received it). Most postal orders aren't for very much money...I can't imagine anyone robbing the post for a £5.00 PO from Aunty Bessy.

Reply 6

sorry to go off a bit topic

i have a postal order that is over 6 months old. I bought it- but didnt use it. it says to take it back to the post office? Will they give me a new one?