What Kind Of Ink Do Banks Use To Stamp Their Address At The Top Of Money Orders?

A money order is a payment order for an amount specified by the customer. The service is provided by banks and post offices. There is a fee charged for the service by both the agencies that ensures that the transaction takes place safely and in due time. A money order is similar to a certified check and definitely more secure than a personal check. The transfer of money is conducted by the bank, after the deposit of the specified amount by the customer. The bank then takes complete responsibility for the amount and the transfer.

The involvement of money and the process of transfer have lured fraudulent effort in the past. There have been cases unveiled that reveal criminals who have attempted printing money orders and other bank securities. This has resulted in building awareness among citizens to be able to identify such fraud. The banks have begun working on authentic designs and the use of special ink for the purpose. The ink being used currently, in accordance to the adopted security standards is a black ink that incorporates a special magnetic pigment. The ink is manufactured specially for use in bank money orders. The visual effect of the imprint of the bank's name and address at the top of the money order is distinct, due to the magnetic pigment of the ink.  

The money order service is available at retail outlets like 7-11, Cumberland Farms, Western Union and Wal-Mart too. The security system implemented in the money order security document includes designs with different colored inks, water marks and security threads.

All banks always use blue ink for money order.