25 CFR § 169.117
What form of monetary compensation is acceptable under a right-of-way?
February 24, 2021
(a) If payments are made to us on behalf of the Indian landowners, our preferred method of payment is electronic funds transfer payments. We will also accept:
(1) Money orders;
(2) Personal checks;
(3) Certified checks; or
(4) Cashier's checks.
(b) We will not accept cash or foreign currency.
(c) We will accept third-party checks only from financial institutions or Federal agencies.
(d) The grant of right-of-way will specify the payment method if payments are made by direct pay.