Plain, sourced answers for check cashing, money orders, and bill pay

Check Desk is a local directory of places where you can cash a check, buy a money order, pay a bill in person, or reload a prepaid card. It is written for people who may not have a bank account and for people who need a desk open after typical bank hours.

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Published fee snapshot

Chain or national policy, last checked Nov 10, 2026. Not any one store's till price.

ServicePublished feeSource
Money order, Walmart$1 maximum; exact charges vary by locationWalmart
Money order, USPS$2.65 for $0.01–$500.00; $3.75 for $500.01–$1,000.00USPS
Check cashing, Walmart$4 maximum up to $1,000; $8 maximum above $1,000Walmart
Check cashing, King SoopersNot published, call ahead ("Fees and limits vary by state")King Soopers