If you would like to send MoneyGram online but don’t have an online account, we can help. In this article, we will walk you through the steps to successfully create MoneyGram account online.
In addition, we will also highlight the many benefits of having a MoneyGram account online and what that allows you to do.
Finally, we will answer some of the most often asked questions about receiving and sending money through MoneyGram and what you should know.
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- Benefits of Online MoneyGram Account
- How to Create MoneyGram Account Online
- FAQs about Sending MoneyGram Online
What You Can do with MoneyGram Account?
There are several benefits to having a MoneyGram online account. Here is a list of the functions you can perform with an online account:
- Send Money (to over 200 countries and territories)
- Online Bill Pay
- Track your Transfer
- Manage your Money Transfer Transaction
- Track your MoneyGram Plus Rewards
How to Create MoneyGram Account Online
If you do not have a MoneyGram online account, here’s how to create one.
Step 1 – Visit the MoneyGram Website
The first step to creating a MoneyGram account is to visit the MoneyGram website. Click here to be taken there.
Once there, click on the “Sign Up” link as shown in the image below.
Step 2 – Create Login Credentials
Next, you will be asked for the following information in order to set up your login credentials as shown in the image below:
- Email Address
- Password
- Phone Number
Step 3 – Enter Personal Information
If you entered the correct information, including a valid phone number, you will be taken to a page like the one below where you will be asked to enter your personal information.
You will have to enter your personal information as shown below, including:
- Legal First and Last Name
- Date of Birth
- Home Address
Step 4 – Verify Your Phone & Email
You will receive information to verify your phone number or email address.
Once you have completed this process, you will be able to login to your MoneyGram account, as shown below.
Step 5 – Login to your MoneyGram Account
Once you have completed the verification process above, you will be taken to your Moneygram account page as shown below.
Congratulations, you’ve successfully created a MoneyGram account. You can now send money online using your account.
FAQs about Sending MoneyGram Online
Here are the most frequently asked questions about sending and receiving money through Moneygram.
Sending Money
How do I track the status of a money transfer?
There are two ways to track the status of your transfer and it depends on whether you have an online account or not.
If you have an online profile, log in, and view your Transaction History.
However, if you don’t have an online profile, enter your reference/authorization number and your last name on our Track Your Money tool.
How can I schedule a recurring money transfer?
Yes, you can schedule to automatically send money to a recipient on a weekly or monthly basis by setting up a recurring send.
To get started, select a past send under ‘Transaction History’ on your account home page. For detailed instructions, please read how to schedule a recurring send.
Which countries can I send money to?
You can send money via MoneyGram to more than 200 countries and territories.
Can I send money to someone’s bank account or mobile wallet?
Yes. With MoneyGram, you can send money directly to a bank account or mobile wallet in select countries.
However, you have to make sure the receiver’s bank account or mobile wallet is eligible.
What payment methods can I use for sending money online?
You can send money with MoneyGram online using a bank account (United States only) or credit/debit card (Visa or MasterCard).
Receiving Money
How do I Recieve Money from MoneyGram?
MoneyGram offers different ways to receive money around the world.
Here are the most popular options available to receiving Money from MoneyGram
Option 1 -Cash Pick up
You can receive your MoneyGram in cash at any MoneyGram agent location, including at most Walmart MoneyGram locations.
The money is typically ready for pick up in as little as 10 minutes after the transfer is submitted. To find a MoneyGram location near you, click here.
Option 2 – Send to Card
Also, you can send money directly to your receiver’s debit card.
The money is sent to the card, typically within minutes after the transfer is submitted and successfully processed.
Option 3 – Account Deposit
Next, you can send money directly to your receiver’s bank account. The money transfer using this method is usually complete within a few hours.
However, the timing of funds availability in your receiver’s account varies depending on the country and is subject to banking hours and systems availability, and local laws and regulations.
The table below shows how long it takes for funds to be available for an account in select countries.
|
Sending to: |
Speed: |
|---|---|
| Brazil | Same Day |
| China | In as little as 1 hour |
| El Salvador | In as little as 1 hour |
| France | Next Day |
| Germany | Next Day |
| Guatemala | In as little as 1 hour |
| Honduras | In as little as 1 hour |
| India | In as little as 3 hours |
| Italy | Next Day |
| Mexico | In as little as 1 hour |
| Philippines | Same Day |
| Poland | Next Day |
| Romania | Next Day |
| Spain | Next Day |
| Sri Lanka | Next Day |
| United Kingdom | Next Day |
Option 4 – Home Delivery
Furthermore, you can send money to be delivered in person to the receiver’s home address.
With this option, the money will be delivered by a local MoneyGram agent. This service is available in select countries.
Option 5 – FastSend
Fastsend is receiving money via text through MoneyGram. Here’s how it works:
You will receive a text through FastSend when someone sends you money.
When you click on the link in that text, you choose how to deposit the money into your bank account.
You can deposit the money using either your debit card information or bank account number and routing number.
However, it is important to note that which option you choose determines how fast you will get your money.
With the Debit card option, the money is deposited in just a few minutes.
Whereas, with the bank account information, the deposit takes 1-4 business days.
How to Create MoneyGram Account Summary
We hope this post on How to Create MoneyGram Account was helpful.
If you have further questions about sending money with MoneyGram, please let us know in the comments section below.
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