How long does an international money order take to clear the bank?
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Depends on the country it's from and on whether it's good -- may never clear if it's fraudulent!  \n\nThere are US laws limiting how long a US bank can take to make funds available from a deposit drawn on another US bank, but I'm not aware of anything like that for foreign deposits.  Suggestion:  Call your bank and ask!
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cheque or money order
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I used to work at several bank in the customer service.  You simply call up and ask if your particular check will clear.  They will not give you the balance but can give a "yes" or "no" concerning funds.
883157
Inform them that you have sent the payment.  Next, take that little stub (receipt thing) that you got with your money order and call up the financial agency.  Ask them if that money order was cashed or not.  If it was, you know the eBay seller received your money and is trying to cheat you!  Otherwise, simply tell the seller to be patient and to wait.  International mail takes time.\n\nIf eBay intervenes on this issue, make sure you have all your documentation handy.  Preferably a scanned copy of that money order receipt so you can prove to the eBay investigator that you DID pay for the item, and that the seller is not being patient enough.
825441
If youare worried, do not send your item until the payment has cleared and you have cash in hand.\n\nIn the future you can restrict bidding to your country only.
321214
I've had an account with ING for 3 years or so. No problems, just be aware that if you need the money out of savings, it takes 2-3 business days to transfer back to your checking account. But where else can you get 4% on a savings account?
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Banks process all deposits in batches, usually run overnight. This is when the availability of funds is verified.  They give you the benefit of the doubt as soon as you deposit the money, however. This means that you can write a check against it but can't get cash. That's why we often see a "balance" and an "available balance" that differ. Hope that made sense, I was a bank teller for a few years in college.
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Two weeks? That's nothing. The seller had to wait for your check, which is 4 days in the mail. Then at least 3 days, and probably 10 days before the bank would clear the check as good. You didn't mention how they shipped, but unless you paid for 2-3 day shipping it could be 10 days to 2 weeks before you even see it. Relax for a little while longer. Be patient.
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Only if you were already enrolled in online banking otherwise you'll have to sign up and wait 24-48hrs before seeing anything about your acct. Depending on your bank (i have BofA) you may be able to see the checks you write as they go through and who has cashed them and what day this all occurred.
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It can be sent via regular mail, but certified is a better option. For international checks it can take up to 30 days to clear out.
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They should clear the next day. It is a government check. However, call the bank to verify.
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Money Orders can take up to six months for the company that issued it to verify it.\n\nYou're on the hook for the money.\n\nThis is an old scam.
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Most banks in other than very rural areas are able to do this, but it may take them some time, if they don't do it regularly.  It may depend on which currency is being exchanged, too.
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a money order is a piece of paper. Western Union is an electronic money transfer.
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No it is not like a money order. They are cheques issued by credit card and charge card companies and banks etc which enable the holder to obtain cash or pay for goods and services when visiting a foreign country. \n\nThe cheques are signed by the traveller on their receipt and again when payment is being made. They are covered against loss provided the issuing company is notified within a specified period.\n\nTravellers Cheques are one of the easiest and safest ways to carry money/currency overseas. The most popular TC currency would be the US dollar. TC's are very safe as a thief would have to forge you signature AND provide a document verifying that signature. They are very common and easy to get from any bank or ask your local travel agent. The most populat TC's are Visa and Mastercard as they are the most widely used and recognised.
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Not all money orders are the same.  A U.S. Postal Money Order is purchased at a post office in the United States, but it can be cashed at another post office or bank or any place that a check can be cashed.\n\nThe Travelers Express MoneyGram International money order can be cash at banks in the U.S.A. and many outside the country, but it cannot be cashed at another post office.\n\nIf you have no means of contacting the seller to confirm that it is okay to use, you might go ahead and use it.  If they can cash it or deposit it in their bank, then it is not an issue.  The one thing that you need to be aware of is that many scams request Postal Money Orders only because they are less traceable and a bank account is not needed to cash it.
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Regarding the money process problem, try to use Western Union Bank Money Transfer Service. It available almost everywhere.