Who is MoneyGram?
MoneyGram provides money transfer and other financial services around the globe with both digital platforms and retail locations. Consumers can send money internationally to friends and family, pay bills and more with affordable fees and great exchange rates. MoneyGram is trusted by 150+ million consumers who can choose how they send money - online, in our highly-rated mobile app or at one of 430,000+ locations.
When was MoneyGram founded?
MoneyGram has been serving consumers around the globe for more than 80 years. We started as Travelers Express but transformed our name and services across the decades to always meet our consumers' needs. We began operations under the MoneyGram name in 1998. MoneyGram is headquartered in Dallas, TX, with offices around the world.
Where does MoneyGram operate?
MoneyGram offers online money transfers in the following countries:
Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil,Bulgaria, Canada, Chile,Croatia, Czechia (Czech Republic), Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States.
MoneyGram offers iOS and Android in-app money transfers in the following countries:
Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile,Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States.
MoneyGram offers money transfer services in 200+ countries and territories, find specific country information here:
Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia (Czech Republic), Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Morocco, Mexico, Moldova, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Democratic Congo, Romania,Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, Uganda, the United States, Ukraine, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.
FAQs
How to Send Money Transfers In App
- Download the free MoneyGram Online Money Transfer app. It's available on the App Store and Google Play.
- Log into your MoneyGram profile in the app, or create a new one. ...
- Tell us about your receiver. ...
- Choose your payment method. ...
- Complete your transaction.
Log into your MoneyGram account to view your transaction history. Or, enter your reference number and last name online. Check the status of your money order with the serial number. Contact MoneyGram customer service by calling 1-800-542-3590.
How does MoneyGram International work? ›
MoneyGram allows you to send money directly to a bank account or mobile wallet in select countries. To find out if you can send money to your receiver's bank account or mobile wallet, start sending money or estimate fees from the home page, and select “Account Deposit” as your receive option.
How much does MoneyGram charge to send $100? ›
Within the United States, Western Union is cheaper than MoneyGram to send $100 via an online bank account: $0 for Western Union compared to $1.89 for MoneyGram. And Western Union doesn't charge for sending via bank account or debit card, but does charge $2.50 for credit card funding.
How do you send money to someone internationally? ›
You can send money internationally through your primary bank or through a third-party company that specializes in money transfers. Markup fees, transfer limits and the countries involved will all inform your decision on which service to use when sending money overseas.
How long does it take for MoneyGram to send money internationally? ›
How long will an international money transfer take using the MoneyGram® Money Transfers app? Depending on the payment option and receive method, transfers can take as little as few minutes to a few days. For faster transfers, select debit card as your payment option.
How do I check the status of an international money transfer? ›
Contact the sender to confirm the accuracy of the details provided and request any tracking or reference numbers associated with the money transfer control number used with the transaction. Secondly, reach out to your bank or financial institution and inform them about the situation.
How do I verify an international money order? ›
If you suspect fraud, call the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 1-877-876-2455. If you think you've been given a fake money order, call the Money Order Verification System at 1-866-459-7822.
How much does it cost to send an international money order? ›
According to the United States Postal Service (USPS), the USPS' international money orders are accepted in these countries. The money order costs $10.25, but additional processing fees and exchange rate margins exist, depending on the destination country and currency.
Is MoneyGram International safe? ›
MoneyGram is very safe when sending to someone you know and trust. Legitimate lottery or sweepstakes NEVER require people pay money up front.
For most countries, you can send up to $10,000.00 per online transfer, and up to $10,000.00 every 30 calendar days.
How much is the international transfer fee? ›
Average wire transfer fees
Wire transfer fees have a wide range – from $0 to $50, depending on how and where you're sending the money. Domestic outgoing wire transfer fees typically range from $0 to $35, while international outgoing wire transfer fees are usually $35-50.
What is cheaper MoneyGram or Western Union? ›
Overall winner for Western Union vs MoneyGram rates and fees - It's a tie! Western Union and MoneyGram provide similar payouts. Western Union tends to provide cheaper fees while MoneyGram generally provides better exchange rates.
What countries accept MoneyGram? ›
Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Czechia (Czech Republic), Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, ...
How much does MoneyGram charge to send $3,500? ›
The fee for a transfer with MoneyGram varies depending on the amount you want to transfer. MoneyGram charges a flat $5 fee to send amounts between $1 to $49 and a flat rate of $11.50 on amounts between $50 and $499. The fee on amounts of $500 and above is 2%. There is also a maximum amount of $10,000 per transfer.
What details do I need to send money through MoneyGram? ›
For all sends:
- Your I.D. where applicable.
- Your recipient's full name matching their I.D. and their location.
- The amount you wish to send, plus transfer fee.
Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia (Czech Republic), Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Great Britain, ...
How can someone send me money through MoneyGram? ›
With thousands of agent locations worldwide, it's easy to receive money from a location near you.
- Find a location. Find a MoneyGram agent location near you.
- Complete the form, if applicable. If required, complete a simple receive form entering the reference number given to you by the sender.
- Receive your funds.
How much money can I send online? For most countries, you can send up to $10,000.00 per online transfer, and up to $10,000.00 every 30 calendar days. In Chile you can send up to $5,000.00* per online transfer to 42 different countries.
