Changes coming to Western Union (MO Purchases)
Mar 4, 2015, 6:34 pm
#1
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Changes coming to Western Union (MO Purchases)
I use a local grocery store to purchase MOs using OVs. A couple of days back, I came across this sign
http://imgur.com/L5sqL2P
Does it mean that debit cards like OVs can't be used after March 22, 2015?
http://imgur.com/L5sqL2P
Does it mean that debit cards like OVs can't be used after March 22, 2015?
Last edited by solidrock; Mar 5, 2015 at 5:04 pm Reason: Image link fixed
Mar 4, 2015, 8:30 pm
#4
Join Date: Oct 2014
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It will be up to the store to actually enforce that rule. Every grocery chain I've been to has a completely separate WU MO machine where they input the MO amount and it's not connected to the POS in any way. Once they see "approved" on the POS they hit print on the MO machine. An employee could technically print and MO and not receive payment for it since the WU MO machine has no idea whether they've actually been paid or not.
I've only seen this posted at one of my local grocery chains and I don't buy MO there. Oddly enough, they always told me cash only for MO at that chain.
I've only seen this posted at one of my local grocery chains and I don't buy MO there. Oddly enough, they always told me cash only for MO at that chain.
Mar 5, 2015, 2:01 am
#5
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Location: California
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Here's the image from the OP:
http://i.imgur.com/L5sqL2P.jpg
Interesting that the only brand name on the sign is Western Union, not a grocery store name... maybe that means it'll affect other stores too.
http://i.imgur.com/L5sqL2P.jpg
Interesting that the only brand name on the sign is Western Union, not a grocery store name... maybe that means it'll affect other stores too.
Mar 5, 2015, 7:24 am
#7
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If store personnel will start checking our DCs, OVs and other PPGCs will not be accepted. BUT for buxx cards that meet the requirements, they may still go through unless registers "read" them as prepaid cards and reject them.
Mar 5, 2015, 7:26 am
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Mar 5, 2015, 7:46 am
#9
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I posted a message at Kroger thread yesterday for checking my IDs for mo.
I also have no issue buying VGCs. However, I tried to purchase 2K MO today and the CS cashier asked to see my ID and debit card to see if the are matched. Then she popped up the next question, I need another ID from you???
This is the first time ever I have been asked for two IDs (Driver licence and Social Security). I didn't buy the MOs and leave. Things are getting worse at Kroger.
This is the first time ever I have been asked for two IDs (Driver licence and Social Security). I didn't buy the MOs and leave. Things are getting worse at Kroger.
Mar 5, 2015, 7:57 am
#10
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This is the first time ever I have been asked for two IDs (Driver licence and Social Security). I didn't buy the MOs and leave. Things are getting worse at Kroger.
I'll tell them that. The stores I buy WUMOs all know me and have not asked for my ID but if later, they do, I will present my DL to match my DCs. Hopefully, it doesn't come to that but it doesn't bother me right now since I don't buy tons of MOs.
Mar 5, 2015, 5:03 pm
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Store name is Martins
And yes, they do have pharmacy and in-store banking branch of Union Bank.
Mar 5, 2015, 5:18 pm
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Hope this virus doesn't infect the other stores....in nearby states..
Last edited by OHijAAzi73; Mar 6, 2015 at 10:52 am