Santa Monica Check Cashing/MoneyGram

"I came here once before, he couldn't find me in the system and tried to charge me as a first timer. I don't like handing out my ID/personal info especially if I gave it out before. And for him to tell me "It's your first time" is quite rude and suspicious. He said he couldn't cash the check once I spoke up, this experience felt odd."

"Since I moved states I couldn’t obtain cashier’s checks and urgently needed money orders at short notice for mover fees, etc, and I’m SO grateful for this amazingly convenient check cashing location!! Mr. Zahedi is the most patient and good-natured person, and also extremely efficient! I can’t imagine other facilities matching the excellence of his services!"

"There is a new owner (previous one passed away) and he’s always been nice and helpful to me. I go every month for my rent- money order. I also used to go there when it had old ownership and the ladies who worked there were nice. The new owner is mostly just there himself running the place. I’m thankful to have a check cashing place in SM and the fact that there is a parking lot is even better."

"Do NOT come here when needing a check cashed. This was not a fun trip. With it being Sunday I couldn’t access my normal bank to make a deposit, and the mobile check deposit feature wasn’t working. I checked their website and they say “Out-of-State” and “personal” check cashing is something they do here. Within the first 15 seconds of being in this place, I was informed that this was not true. All in all, I’m furious at this situation and am even more upset that the man behind the counter found it funny that I told him they need to take those things off their website if they don’t do this. Horrible experience."