Check or Money order

[messin18 0]

I've read on here to use personal check when paying fees for the K-1 applicaiton. However i made an infopass apointment here in California and the woman told me to use a money order because it is faster. Seems like i could save me a week or two if i used a money order and it would be worth it. Anyone use a money order?

[Laura+Tom 2]

You can use either. They will accept both.

Edited September 12, 2008 by Laura+Tom

[KimandRuss 0]

I can't even fathom why she would think a money order would be faster or why she would suggest it to you.

Most people choose to use a personal check because you will be able to get your EAC/WAC number off the back once it is cashed.

[frostysoftyeaton 6]

i used a postal money order because they do not have to wait for it to clear the bank the way they do with a personal check depending on your bank that can take 3 days to 3 weeks

[KimandRuss 0]

Your check is cashed electronically. It does not take any longer.

[pushbrk 12,106]

Your check is cashed electronically. It does not take any longer.

Right, they don't "wait" for your check to clear. If it bounces, the collection is done in a different department altogether. You can find out online from your bank that your check was cashed, the day it's cashed. Try finding out if a money order cleared.

I'd advise using a personal check. There is not disadvantage whatsoever.