USPS Money orders to and from Canada

[Jim65]

Just saw a sign in my local PO , they no longer sell or cash USPS International MOs from Canada.

Does anyone know why? Can't seem to find an answer and the woman behind the counter had no idea.

[Michael B]

From the USPS website:


Money Orders between the USPS and Canada Post

As of August 30, 2019, The Postal Service® no longer sells international postal money orders destined for Canada and no longer cashes international postal money orders issued by Canada Post. Also, as of August 30, 2019, Canada Post no longer sells international postal money orders destined for the U.S. and no longer cashes international postal money orders issued by The Postal Service.

Next Steps
If you have a USPS® issued international postal money order destined for Canada, you can redeem it at a U.S. Post Office™ facility at face value.
If you received and have not yet cashed a Canada Post issued money order, it is advised that you return the money order to the sender.

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by Michael B

From the USPS website:


Money Orders between the USPS and Canada Post

As of August 30, 2019, The Postal Service® no longer sells international postal money orders destined for Canada and no longer cashes international postal money orders issued by Canada Post. Also, as of August 30, 2019, Canada Post no longer sells international postal money orders destined for the U.S. and no longer cashes international postal money orders issued by The Postal Service.

Next Steps
If you have a USPS® issued international postal money order destined for Canada, you can redeem it at a U.S. Post Office™ facility at face value.
If you received and have not yet cashed a Canada Post issued money order, it is advised that you return the money order to the sender.

Read that but it doesn't explain why. I was just curious if anyone knew why.