Sending money with MoneyGram may be as simple as paying a visit to your nearest drugstore. Pay for the transfer in cash if you’d like — your money will arrive at the destination location in minutes.
To use MoneyGram’s Find a Location tool:
There’s more than one MoneyGram location in every Canadian province and territory. Cash pick up is available in over 200 countries and in 45 currencies.
However, MoneyGram is not offered in the following countries:
Each partner location offers its own special features, depending on what type of business it is. MoneyGram tends to work mostly with drugstores, local banks, grocery stores and retailers. Canada Post is a major Canadian partner.
Services vary by location, but at most Canadian MoneyGram agent locations you can:
Use the table below to see if MoneyGram is the best deal for your preferred sending destination.
Find a MoneyGram location by using the Find a Location tool on its website. Once there, collect a transfer form from the agent on duty. On the form, include:
Bring the completed form to the agent along with cash or a card to cover the amount you’re sending, plus the service fee. To track the transfer, go to the MoneyGram website, hit Track and enter the reference number and your last name.
Remember: share the eight-digit reference number with your payee to ensure a smooth pick up.
To send money online, go to MoneyGram’s website and log in or create an account. Initiate the transfer by providing the receiver’s information, the amount of money you’re sending and the method of pick up.
Pay using a debit card, credit card or directly from your bank account. After verifying your identity, the transfer is ready for in-store pick up within minutes.
With online transfers, there is no minimum transfer amount but there is a maximum transfer amount of $990 CAD per transaction — use the table below to calculate fees on your MoneyGram transfer without having to sign up for an account.
First, find a MoneyGram location that’s convenient for you. Check the store’s hours and bring the following:
Once there, you’ll fill out a receiving form with your name and reference number. Then, return the form to the MoneyGram agent and they’ll process the transaction.
Some locations are open virtually around the clock. Since MoneyGram offers online money transfers, you can always send or receive money 24/7 through its website.
Typically, the quickest way to send money is with an electronic bank-to-bank transfer through MoneyGram’s website. Select Account Transfer, enter the recipient’s info and input the transit or routing numbers and account numbers for your banks.
Other money transfer options include:
MoneyGram focuses on convenience with over 350,000 worldwide locations where you can send or receive money in person. But if you want to send more than $990 per transaction or $990 per transaction or per month, you’ll need to find a different transfer service.
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