Checks

The U.S. Postal Service accepts checks for the purchase of Postal Service products and services when all of the following conditions are met:

• The check has the customer’s name and address printed by the check manufacturer.
• The customer presents a valid, signed photo identification (ID) at the time of payment.
• The check is made payable to the “U.S. Postal Service or Postmaster.”

Checks must not exceed the amount of purchase.

The U.S. Postal Service does not accept checks as payment for money orders (principal amount), Sure Money service (principal amount), or gift cards.