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Receive money into your Bank Account
Anytime, 24/7 in minutes 1

You can now receive your money directly into your bank account in just minutes1,
it's as easy as a bank alert!

Let Them Know!

Let you loved ones know about this new MoneyGram service. Click on the way you wish to share the information:

Inform your sender to choose this new option to send you money. It's easy with the following steps:

Sending money online on moneygram.com 2

Provide the sender with your details including your full legal name, bank name, bank account number and country of residence.
On moneygram.com, sender to select ‘Account Deposit' as the receive option and enter the amount to be sent.
Sender will proceed with payment. The currency exchange rate and fees will display on screen.
Sender provides information for identity verification.
Sender reviews all information and sends!

Sending money in person from a location nearby

The sender goes to a convenient MoneyGram location.
Provide the sender with your details including your full legal name, bank name, bank account number and country of residence.
The sender completes transaction, pays in cash and the money is on its way to your bank account!

Convenient

Anytime, 24/7 in minutes1.

Easy

Money is automatically deposited into your bank account.

Fast

Money arrives in minutes1.

1 Timing of funds availability depends on destination country and is subject to banking hours and compliance with regulatory requirements.
2 Service available in USA, UK, Germany, France, Spain.

24 hours

Fastest Transfer Speed

Minimum Transfer Amount

$10,000

Maximum Transfer Amount

You’ll most likely find MoneyGram locations at grocery stores, small corner shops and in many other places around your city. It has served nearly 150 million people across the globe in the past five years and has an extensive network of agent locations in more than 200 countries and territories. As a result, it provides customers with a range of transfer options and is often one of the fastest money transfer services. But this convenience comes at a cost in the form of more fees and weaker exchange rates than some of its smaller competitors.

Why should I consider MoneyGram?

Wide reach. MoneyGram has approximately 350,000 agent locations in more than 200 countries and territories – with more than 30,000 of those locations in the US.
Diverse transfer options. Customers can send money both online and in-person. Pay using credit and debit cards, bank wires and cash. Be sure to select the payment option that best balances your desired transfer speed with the associated fees.
Speed. With same-day delivery available at many locations (subject to the holiday hours and compliance with regulatory requirements), your recipient could have their money in as little as 10 minutes during normal business hours when using the cash pickup service.
Delivery options. Send money for pickup in different ways, including cash pickup, to a mobile wallet, directly to a Visa debit card in the US, to a bank account and even to inmates.
Rewards. Sign up to MoneyGram Plus Rewards, which gives you discounts on fees every few transfers you send.

What to be aware of

Low maximum limits. When sending online with MoneyGram, your transfer is limited to $10,000 per transaction. There is also a $10,000 per month limit. When you need to send more you can do so in-person from a MoneyGram agent location.
High fees. As with most money transfer services, MoneyGram’s international and domestic transfers incur a fee. Fees are often higher when paying with a credit or debit card and lower when making a bank transfer.
Inconsistent exchange rates. MoneyGram’s exchange rates vary depending on how you are paying for your transaction and how it will be received. Pay close attention to the exchange rate to make sure you’re getting the best deal.
No hedging options. MoneyGram doesn’t offer recurring transfers, scheduled transfers or any other hedging too to help you save money.

How much are MoneyGram’s transfer fees?

MoneyGram bases fees on the amount you are sending. Fees typically increase around $500 and $1,000, sometimes doubling when you bump up to the next fee tier. If you click on the “Rates & Fees” tab on the homepage, you can see an estimate of transfer costs.

Cheapest option. Paying via bank transfer and having the money delivered to a bank account is often the cheapest way to send money through MoneyGram.
Expensive option. Paying by credit card and having the money available for cash pickup is often the most expensive way to transfer money using MoneyGram.

How are MoneyGram’s exchange rates?

MoneyGram makes money by adding a margin to the exchange rate in addition to any fees charged. These exchange rates may change depending on how you are paying and how the money is being received, so pay attention to the total amount expected to be transferred when deciding on how to send your money through MoneyGram.

It is best to compare the displayed rate on MoneyGram with the current mid-market rate to work out the size of the margin charged. You can also then use the interbank rate as a benchmark for comparing the rates of other money transfer providers.

What are the ways I can send money abroad with MoneyGram?

MoneyGram has a diverse range of transfer options. We’ll go through each one and what the steps look like.

How to send money transfer online with MoneyGram

How to send money with the MoneyGram app

MoneyGram’s Money Transfer app enables you to move your money around the globe.

How to send money in-person at a MoneyGram location

Agent locations are in almost every country in the world. Take advantage of this network and send money in-person by completing the following steps:

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How can my recipient get the money?

MoneyGram has several options for how your intended recipient can get their money. You can choose from any of the following:

Send to a bank account. Although slower, this lets your receive get the money directly in their account.
Send as a cash pickup. You can opt for the funds to be picked up in cash at a MoneyGram location. The money will be ready at your chosen location in as few as 10 minutes after you’ve sent it.
Send directly to someone’s debit card. In order to do this, select Debit Card Deposit when choosing your receive method. This only works for Visa debit cards within the US.
Send to a mobile wallet. A mobile wallet is a place to store funds digitally, with actual wallet types varying by country and user preference. Read our starter guide on mobile wallets as a launching point for further research.
Doorstep delivery. In some locations, you can choose home delivery as a receiving method. Your money will be delivered by a local MoneyGram agent.
Pay bills through MoneyGram. MoneyGram supports bill payment to utility companies, credit cards and more. Use the online bill pay search to find out if the company you want to pay is supported by the MoneyGram network.
Send money to an inmate. Funding commissary and calling accounts for inmates is possible through MoneyGram. You can read more in our guide on how to send money to someone in jail.

What payment methods does MoneyGram accept?

If you are sending money online, you can through your bank account, or with a credit or debit card. When making an in-person transfer you can also pay with cash.

How long does an international transfer with MoneyGram take?

Transfer speed will depend on the amount of fees you are comfortable paying and how quickly you need it to arrive.

If you choose to pay with a debit or credit card, you’ll pay a higher fee but your transfer can be completed in as little as 10 minutes. Just keep in mind, your credit card may charge a cash advance fee which will increase the total cost of your transfer.

Money transfers paid via bank transfer are typically cheaper, but take longer. For your first transfer through MoneyGram, you may have to verify your account, which can take four or more business days. After verification, your actual transfer may take an additional five business days.

Transfers typically take

1 day

Is MoneyGram safe to use?

MoneyGram prioritises protecting your banking information when you make a transfer. It has established a reputation for secure transfers with a number of safeguards.

Established and licensed. Founded in 1940, MoneyGram is a licensed money transmitter that’s successfully completed millions of transfers.
Tracking. You can easily track your transfer online by entering your last name and the reference number in your confirmation.
Secure connection. Using physical, technical and administrative security measures, its website is verified by Entrust, Inc.
Accountability. MoneyGram (MGI) is listed on NASDAQ.

How does MoneyGram compare to other services?

If you want to see how MoneyGram compares to the exchange rates and fees offered by other money transfer services, enter the details of your transaction into the table below.

Frequently asked questions

Review by

Zak Killermann

Zak Killermann is a publisher at Finder who’s been specializing in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology for four years — covering everything from ICO booms, crypto winters, memecoins and more. He’s mined and minted cryptocurrencies, and remembers the days when DOGE was just for fun. Zak’s focus is in breaking down technical concepts into approachable nuggets of information. Before diving into all things crypto, Zak contributed to Finder’s money transfers vertical.

Expert review

You’ll find MoneyGram locations at grocery stores, small corner shops and probably in many other places around your city. But the cost of convenience comes with a high price — more fees and weaker exchange rates than some smaller competitors. Often you may find that MoneyGram is one of your few choices, especially when sending to more remote locations worldwide.

A few places where I think MoneyGram excels are: being able to send straight to a Visa debit card in the US, the exceptionally quick speeds that some cash transfers can be received and the sheer convenience of having more than 350,000 agent locations worldwide. I’d recommend always comparing your MoneyGram transfer costs to that of other companies, though, as you may be surprised at how much money you may save by taking your business elsewhere.

How long does it take to send MoneyGram to a bank account?

The money is typically ready for pickup in as little as 10 minutes after the transfer is sent. Regardless of the payment method used, timing is subject to operating hours, the destination country, availability, local laws and regulations and compliance requirements.

Can you transfer money from MoneyGram to bank account?

MoneyGram allows you to send money directly to a bank account or mobile wallet in select countries, from the United States.

How long does MoneyGram payment take?

Payment notification to biller by MoneyGram may occur in real-time or within minutes except Next-Day Service or 2-3 Day Service. Timing of posting of payment by biller is subject biller acceptance of payment, cutoff times and operating hours, which vary by biller and do not typically occur on weekends or holidays.

How long does it take to transfer money into an account?

Domestic money transfers are typically completed within 24 hours and sometimes faster. If you're transferring between accounts at the same financial institution, funds may be available immediately.