Addresses: Some money orders ask for the address of the recipient and they might ask for your address as well. A representative explained the rate varies by location. A wire transfer is a good alternative to a money order if you need to send money as quickly as possible. Money orders are inexpensive depending on where you buy them. These offers do not represent all deposit accounts and credit cards available. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear.