US money orders

[worder]

if i send a US postal service money order to the UK, will it be easy for the payee to cash it? before anyone suggests, bank transfer is not an option, and i can't use paypal, it is not ebay related or any other auction. any personal experiences? you knowledge is much appreciated.

[apricot]

Western Union is your best bet. You could get a money order in foreign currency and Fedex it but it is expensive.

[Ewood27]

My bank (one of the UK's "Big Five") wanted to charge an extortionate fee to credit a share dividend denoted in US dollars into my account.
On another occasion involving sending money from Canada, the best way turned out to be for the Canadian person to buy a British banknote at their bank and send that.

[worder]

thank you much, apricot and Ewood.

[rekstout]

How about a travellers cheque made out in pounds?

[worder]

and thank you, rek for the idea. it is something to consider. i'll go the bank this morning, and then decide what option to take, you guys have a great day.