US Postal Money Order - Revision history

Strayorigin: changed based on new regulations and support discussion

2026-01-17T16:53:13Z

changed based on new regulations and support discussion

Strayorigin at 16:32, 26 August 2025

2025-08-26T16:32:11Z

Strayorigin: Reworked the entire page for clarity and flow. Added a step-by-step guide, new sections for fees and verification, and included multiple images to illustrate the process and security features.

2025-08-26T16:19:52Z

Reworked the entire page for clarity and flow. Added a step-by-step guide, new sections for fees and verification, and included multiple images to illustrate the process and security features.

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2022-09-04T23:57:33Z

Setting up a payment account in Bisq

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2022-09-04T23:57:09Z

Setting up a payment account in Bisq

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2022-09-04T23:53:24Z

Setting up a payment account in Bisq

Pazza: /* Setting up a payment account in Bisq */

2022-09-04T22:44:38Z

Setting up a payment account in Bisq

MwithM: /* Setting up a payment account in Bisq */ Account limits removed

2020-11-27T10:40:22Z

Setting up a payment account in Bisq: Account limits removed

Plebeian9000: add not-enough-cash workaround

2020-07-22T03:09:57Z

add not-enough-cash workaround

Plebeian9000: add sections on buying, sending, and redeeming

2020-07-17T17:28:33Z

add sections on buying, sending, and redeeming

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−	'''US Postal Money Orders''' (USPMO) are one of the most private payment methods available on Bisq for ~~domestic trades within the~~ United States.	+	'''US Postal Money Orders''' (USPMO) are one of the most private payment methods available on Bisq. Before starting a trade, please be aware of the specific parameters for this payment method:
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		+	* '''Region:''' United States only
		+	* '''Maximum Trade Period:''' 8 days
		+	* '''Maximum Trade Size:''' 0.0625 BTC

	This guide provides a complete overview of how to safely and privately use this payment method for buying and selling bitcoin on Bisq.		This guide provides a complete overview of how to safely and privately use this payment method for buying and selling bitcoin on Bisq.

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 {{Admonition_Note | Trading using US Postal Money Orders (USPMO) on Bisq requires that you understand the following:
-- BTC buyers must write the BTC Seller’s name in both the Payer and the Payee’s fields & take a high-resolution photo of the USPMO and envelope with proof of tracking before sending.
+* BTC buyers must write the BTC Seller’s name in both the Payer and the Payee’s fields & take a high-resolution photo of the USPMO and envelope with proof of tracking before sending.
-- BTC buyers must send the USPMO to the BTC seller with Delivery Confirmation.
+* BTC buyers must send the USPMO to the BTC seller with Delivery Confirmation.
 In the event mediation is necessary, or if there is a trade dispute, you will be required to send the photos to the Bisq mediator or refund agent, together with the USPMO Serial Number, Post Office Number, and dollar amount, so they can verify the details on the US Post Office website.

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	Again, please note that incorrect information in Bisq payment accounts is generally against Bisq trade protocol. Buying bitcoin with USPMO is a rare exception.		Again, please note that incorrect information in Bisq payment accounts is generally against Bisq trade protocol. Buying bitcoin with USPMO is a rare exception.
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		+	{{Admonition_Note \| Trading using US Postal Money Orders (USPMO) on Bisq requires that you understand the following:
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		+	- BTC buyers must write the BTC Seller’s name in both the Payer and the Payee’s fields & take a high-resolution photo of the USPMO and envelope with proof of tracking before sending.
		+	- BTC buyers must send the USPMO to the BTC seller with Delivery Confirmation.
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		+	In the event mediation is necessary, or if there is a trade dispute, you will be required to send the photos to the Bisq mediator or refund agent, together with the USPMO Serial Number, Post Office Number, and dollar amount, so they can verify the details on the US Post Office website.
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		+	Failure to provide the required information to the Mediator or Arbitrator will result in losing the dispute case.
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		+	In all dispute cases, the USPMO sender bears 100% of the burden of responsibility in providing evidence/proof to the Mediator or Arbitrator.
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		+	If you do not understand these requirements, do not trade using USPMO on Bisq.}}

	= Buying the money order =		= Buying the money order =

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 *** '''Option 1''' - Use an actual fake address (search internet for "random address generator"). If your envelope is returned for any reason, you'll probably lose it for good.
 *** '''Option 2''' - Use another address: that of a neighbor, a friend, or a nearby building (e.g., apartment leasing office, local mom-and-pop shop, etc). This way, you'll have a higher chance of retrieving a returned envelope, but you'll reveal a bit of information about your location.
-* If selling, name and address must be correct (address must be correct in order to receive the envelope, and name must match photo ID to cash it). It is against Bisq rules to ask the BTC buyer to leave the name blank. If the seller requests the buyer to leave the name blank the buyer can refuse and request a penalty from the seller's security deposit.
+* If selling, name and address must be correct (address must be correct in order to receive the envelope, and name must match photo ID to cash it).
 * To maximize privacy, consider setting up 2 separate payment accounts: one with fake information for buying bitcoin and one with real information for selling bitcoin.

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 *** '''Option 1''' - Use an actual fake address (search internet for "random address generator"). If your envelope is returned for any reason, you'll probably lose it for good.
 *** '''Option 2''' - Use another address: that of a neighbor, a friend, or a nearby building (e.g., apartment leasing office, local mom-and-pop shop, etc). This way, you'll have a higher chance of retrieving a returned envelope, but you'll reveal a bit of information about your location.
-* If selling, name and address must be correct (address must be correct in order to receive the envelope, and name must match photo ID to cash it).
+* If selling, name and address must be correct (address must be correct in order to receive the envelope, and name must match photo ID to cash it). It is against Bisq rules to ask the BTC buyer to leave the name blank. If the seller requests the buyer to leave the name blank the buyer can refuse and request a penalty from the seller's security deposit.
 * To maximize privacy, consider setting up 2 separate payment accounts: one with fake information for buying bitcoin and one with real information for selling bitcoin.

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	To buy and sell bitcoin using US Postal Money orders, you will need to [[Create_a_payment_account\|set up a corresponding payment account]] in Bisq.		To buy and sell bitcoin using US Postal Money orders, you will need to [[Create_a_payment_account\|set up a corresponding payment account]] in Bisq.
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−	{{Admonition_Note\|USPMO accounts follow account aging, meaning that [[Account_limits#Account_aging\|trading limits increase over time]]. For the first 30 days, all trades must be 0.0625 BTC or less (there is no limit to the number of trades you can do). After 60 days, the per-trade limit increases to 0.25 BTC.
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−	~~Consider creating a USPMO payment account in Bisq as soon as possible, so higher limits are available to you when you want them.}}~~

	Things to keep in mind:		Things to keep in mind:

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 == For cash ==
-In order to redeem a money order for cash, you'll need to present photo identification that matches the name on the USPMO. Keep in mind that the cash you can receive is limited to the amount of cash the cashier has in their drawer—to receive larger quantities of cash, you may need to go to different locations or go back at different times.
+In order to redeem a money order for cash, you'll need to present photo identification that matches the name on the USPMO.
 == For new USPMOs ==

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 To buy and sell bitcoin using US Postal Money orders, you will need to [[Create_a_payment_account|set up a corresponding payment account]] in Bisq.
 Things to keep in mind:
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 Again, please note that incorrect information in Bisq payment accounts is generally against Bisq trade protocol. Buying bitcoin with USPMO is a rare exception.