How long does a postal order take?

Do you need to know how long it takes for a postal money order to take across Russia? Up-to-date information on the time of transfer of funds is contained on the official website of the Russian Post, but we suggest that you familiarize yourself with its summary.

So, the speed of the transfer depends on its type, destination and amount. Let's consider several options for this procedure that operators can offer you.

Urgent money transfers "Fast and the Furious". Carried out domestically and abroad. Delivered to all regions of the Russian Federation, to Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tajikistan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine and Moldova, Estonia, Kazakhstan and Latvia. When using addressless technology, i.e. when money can be received in any branch, the period of implementation at the post office is no more than 1 hour, in other branches, with an amount of up to 100 thousand rubles - no more than 1 hour, over that - up to 2 days. With address technology (at the place of residence), the transfer will be made to the administrative centers of the Russian Federation - in 1 hour, to the territory of other settlements in the amount of up to 100 thousand rubles will be transferred in 1 hour, more - during the day. Transfer abroad can be received in no more than 1 hour.
Postal transfer- suitable for both individuals and legal entities. It happens only addressable, i.e. money is sent to a specific post office or pick-up point. You can use it in Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, France, South Ossetia, Serbia and China.

The implementation period is from 2 to 6 days, abroad you can get it in 2 days. If the amount is over 100 thousand, it is necessary to reserve it in advance. It is possible to order home delivery of funds. The maximum amount in Russia is 500,000 rubles. Tariffs differ for different regions - from 70 rubles. up to 280 rubles + 1.5% - 5% of the transferred amount.

Western Union- a special system that allows you to make a quick transfer in rubles. Only Russian rubles are accepted with an identity document. Payment is made in local currency at the internal rate of the Western Union system, while the sender can fix the rate at the time of departure. Service cost - from 150 rubles. You can use free SMS alert to track money. The term of crediting is up to 2 days, the funds are stored for 90 days, then they are returned to the sender.

Submission procedure: algorithm

Select the city of the sender, recipient, and the amount of the transfer.
Determine how you will transfer money, study the rates of the systems and the expected delivery time.
Fill out the appropriate form.
Deposit funds.
Get your receipt.

The sender can choose a certified letter with a notification to be completely sure that the money will be transferred to the addressee. The recipient will receive a notification in his mailbox, in which he will be invited to the department to receive the transfer.

Note! Today you can use a very convenient service - delivery of funds to the specified address. This is especially useful for those who, for whatever reason, cannot personally visit the nearest post office.

Some features of demand shipments

The translation is kept at the branch for 30 days.
Money is handed out upon presentation of a passport and an official request.
The letterhead contains the addressee's initials or the name of the recipient's company, country and town, zip code.

When sending within the territory of the Russian Federation, it is enough to indicate "On demand", and abroad - "Poste Restante".

What are the limits

Before sending money through the Russian Post, check out what are the restrictions on transfers in each of the systems.

Fast and Furious - the maximum amount is 500 thousand rubles (abroad - 150 thousand).
Western Union - up to 375,000 rubles.
Russian Post - up to 500 thousand (up to 250,000 for non-cash sending, up to 120 thousand for using the Address delivery service.