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This might work but sending cash in the mail is a pretty terrible idea. Most postal services strongly discourage it, or you're using recorded services which are
by danpalmer 3y ago
This might work but sending cash in the mail is a pretty terrible idea. Most postal services strongly discourage it, or you're using recorded services which are expensive and add all the same tracking issues.
- orhmeh09 3y agoWhich postal services? The USPS doesn't strongly discourage it.
- Wohlf 3y agoThey absolutely do and may refuse to mail it in some cases. It increases the risk of theft astronomically, that's why money orders exist.
- orhmeh09 3y agoCan you provide a source? I can provide two indicating they do not. https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/verify/can-you-send-cash-in-the-mail-upsp-verify-mailing-money/65-4c217fd1-e7fc-4d6b-80bf-ed681fc5389c https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/verify/can-you-send-cash-... https://apnews.com/article/archive-fact-checking-9264421609 https://apnews.com/article/archive-fact-checking-9264421609 You should report to the postmaster general if you are refused service; they would be interested in hearing about this.
- phpisthebest 3y agoPostal services deny liability. If you send cash and it is stolen you can not sue or get redress from the postal system
- tylersmith 3y agoYou can insure up to $50k when sending cash through USPS.
- bombcar 3y agoThey all say that but it works fine for smaller dollar amounts (say under $100).
- asdff 3y agoRegistered mail is insured up to $50,000 https://faq.usps.com/s/article/What-are-the-Limits-for-Insuring-Cash-and-Checks https://faq.usps.com/s/article/What-are-the-Limits-for-Insur...
- tanseydavid 3y agoIf you tell the USPS that you are sending cash, they will not accept it for delivery. I found this out the hard way trying to overnight about $500 cash to a family member.