If you are trying to send or receive money, pay a bill, or get a money order using MoneyGram at Walmart locations, we can help. In this post, we will explain everything you need to know about sending money using MoneyGram at a Walmart location near you.
In addition, we will provide the fees charged by Walmart for MoneyGram, hours of operation, and how to get the address and phone number to the nearest Walmart MoneyGram location near you.
Finally, we will answer the most frequently asked questions about sending or receiving money at Moneygram using Walmart.
- What is MoneyGram?
- How does MoneyGram work at Walmart?
- MoneyGram Walmart Hours of Operation
- Customer Service for MoneyGram at Walmart
- Moneygram fees at Walmart
- FAQs about MoneyGram at Walmart
What is MoneyGram?
MoneyGram is the second-largest money transfer provider in the world. It has a network of close to 350,000 agent locations and kiosks in more than 200 countries.
In addition, MoneyGram offers a wide range of funding and receiving options, including cash deliveries and phone reloads.
Furthermore, money transfers through MoneyGram are quick.
Typically, cash sent through MoneyGram is available within minutes, while bank transfers take a few hours to a day or so to many destinations.
How does MoneyGram work at Walmart?
You can send money, pay bills, and get money orders through MoneyGram at most Walmart locations.
We will walk you through how the process works below:
Sending MoneyGram at Walmart
You can send money through MoneyGram in 3 different ways:
Option 1 – Start through the app
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Option 2 – Walmart MoneyGram online website
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Option 3 – At a Walmart Store.
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In most cases, cash is the only form of payment accepted for transactions completed at a Walmart or MoneyGram agent location.
That means that you will need to bring enough cash to cover the transfer amount and any additional fees.
Domestic MoneyGram through Walmart
You can send money quickly from a Walmart store for pickup at a MoneyGram location anywhere in the United States.
You can start your transfer online, at a Walmart store, or using the Walmart app.
International MoneyGram Transfer Through Walmart
It’s easy to send money to your friends and family abroad using MoneyGram at Walmart.
Simply start a transfer online or head into your local Walmart where you can use Walmart2World or MoneyGram to send money to over 200 countries and territories.
Receiving MoneyGram at Walmart
Picking up a MoneyGram transfer at Walmart is easy.
Step 1
First, you will need to locate the nearest Walmart MoneyGram location near you.
To find a location near you, click here.
Step 2
Next, to claim your money, you will need the following:
A Valid Government Issued ID
8 digits MoneyGram Reference Number
Step 3
Proceed to a Walmart store, locate the Money Center section, present your ID, and MoneyGram reference number to collect your money.
Pay Bills with MoneyGram at Walmart
MoneyGram has over 13,000 companies that you can pay. You can make the following payments at MoneyGram at Walmart Locations:
- Mortgage
- Auto Finance
- Cable and Satellite
- Child Support Services
- Collections
- Credit Card (cannot pay online – must be at an agent location)
- Health Care
- Inmate
- Insurance
- Mobile Phone Top-up
- Phone Bill
- Prepaid Credit Cards (agent location only)
- Rent
- Tolls and Taxes Utility Bills – electric, gas, sewer, water
You can pay a bill at any MoneyGram agent location with the following:
- Cash: Bring enough for to cover your payment and the MoneyGram bill pay fee
- Company name or receive code
- Your account number
Buy or Cash MoneyGram Money Orders at Walmart
You can buy or cash MoneyGram money orders at Walmart. Here’s how:
How do I purchase a money order?
MoneyGram money orders can be purchased at many supermarkets, financial institutions, check cashers, including at Walmart locations.
Look for locations displaying MoneyGram money order signs.
To find a MoneyGram location near you, including Walmart MoneyGram locations, click here.
How do I cash a MoneyGram money order?
A MoneyGram money order can be deposited into your bank/credit union account or cashed at many check cashing locations, including at Walmart.
However, each location has its own policy for cashing money orders and may charge a fee to cash the money order.
In addition, most check cashing locations, including Walmart will require ID to cash the money order.
MoneyGram Walmart Hours of Operation
MoneyGram services at Walmart are located at the Walmart Money Center.
Here are their hours of operations:
Walmart MoneyCenters are open from:
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, according to Walmart, but exact times vary by store.
To find the hours for a Walmart Money Center near you:
- Go to Walmart.com
- Click on the location icon at the top of the website
- Type in your city and state or ZIP code
- Click “Local Store”
- Call the number of that store to confirm their hours
MoneyGram at Walmart Customer Service
Walmart provides both phone and email support for questions regarding its money transfer service, including MoneyGram.
You can call 1-800-689-8307 about a specific transaction, or 1-800-666-3947 if you have a general question.
As mentioned above, MoneyGram services at Walmart are located at the Walmart Money Center.
Here’s how to get the phone number to the Walmart MoneyGram center near you:
- Go to Walmart.com
- Click on the location icon at the top of the website
- Type in your city and state or ZIP code
- Click “Local Store”
- Call the number of that store to confirm their hours
An example is shown below:
Moneygram fees at Walmart
Walmart2Walmart and Walmart2World are brand new domestic and international wire transfer service that offers flat fees and transfers in a matter of minutes to over 200 countries around the world.
The service is powered by MoneyGram and Ria.
Here are the fees for MoneyGram services at Walmart through Walmart2 Walmart and Walmart2World.
Domestic Transfer & International Transfer:
Walmart2Walmart allows you to send money to any Walmart in the U.S. including Puerto Rico fast. Prices start at $4. This service is powered by Ria.
In addition, Walmart2Wold allows you to send money quickly to any MoneyGram location in over 200 countries and territories.
You pay a flat fee starting at $4 and competitive exchange rates. This service is powered by MoneyGram.
Regardless of where you send money to in the United States or around the World, you will pay the same low fees every time as listed below:
- $4 fee for transfers up to $50
- $8 fee for transfers of $51 to $1,000
- $16 fee for transfers of $1,001 to $2,500.
Walmart2World will deliver funds in 10 minutes or less to a MoneyGram location, an international bank account, or a mobile wallet account.
MoneyGram International Transfers:
You can still send MoneyGram at Walmart locations.
To get fees for international transfers using MoneyGram at Walmart, you can also visit the website to use the estimator.
Click here to be taken to the website.
Once there, enter the amount you want to send, the receiver country, and the fees will be displayed as shown below.
MoneyGram at Walmart Locations FAQs
Here are the most frequently asked questions about sending and receiving MoneyGram at Walmart Locations.
Does the MoneyGram receiver’s name have to match their government-issued ID exactly?
Yes. For security reasons, many agent locations will not pay out a transfer if the name on the receiver’s identification does not match exactly.
Therefore, it is advisable to confirm your receiver’s name as it appears on their ID before sending the MoneyGram transfer.
How can I track MoneyGram Transfer to know if it is available for a pickup?
Money is typically ready for cash pickup within minutes after the transfer has been sent successfully, regardless of the payment method used.
The sender will typically receive a text message or email telling them the transfer is available for the receiver to pick up.
Can I pick up a Walmart to Walmart MoneyGram at any MoneyGram location?
What is needed to pick up a Walmart to Walmart money transfer?
What if I lost my MoneyGram reference number?
Will Walmart let me receive money from MoneyGram without a valid ID?
Are there limits to MoneyGram my online payment?
The payment limit for an online bill pay varies by company. You can pay up to $3,000 every 30 calendar days from your MoneyGram online account.
Limits may be higher at MoneyGram agent locations.
How do I send money to an inmate through MoneyGram?
You can send money to an inmate using MoneyGram. There are two options available to you.
Here’s what you need to do:
Option 1 – Online
Search for the correctional facility name on the Pay Bills page.
You will need the facility name, inmate’s correctional ID, and inmate’s first and last name.
Option 2 – At an agent location
You can also send money to an inmate at a Moneygram agent location, including at Walmart.
Here’s how:
Find a Location near you, and bring the following:
- Cash: enough for your payment and the fee
- Facility name or receive code
- Inmate’s first and last name
- Inmate’s correctional ID
How can I find out if a MoneyGram money order has been cashed?
You can find out if your MoneyGram money order has been cashed online by clicking Money Order Status.
Click here to check your MoneyGram money order status online.
Also, you can call the MoneyGram automated line at 1-800-542-3590.
You will need to enter your money order number and the exact dollar amount of your money order.
To locate your MoneyGram money order number, see the image below.
Does Walmart still do MoneyGram?
Yes, Walmart still offers MoneyGram services.
In addition, Walmart has partnered with MoneyGram to offer Walmart2World money transfer.
Walmart2World allows customers to send money to people in more than 200 countries for a low fee.
Walmart2World will charge an individual the following fees:
- $4 to send up to $50
- $8 to send amounts between $51 and $1,000
- $16 to send $1,001 to $2,500.
Also, unlike some other international transfer services, Walmart’s fees will remain the same regardless of where the sender and receiver are located.
Is MoneyGram and Walmart to Walmart the same?
No. While Walmart still partners with MoneyGram to send money around the world, Walmart2Walmart is an entirely separate service.
Walmart2Walmart is a way to send and receive money. It is backed by the Ria money transfers service.
With Walmart2Walmart, you can send money from one Walmart to another Walmart.
Also, Walmart has partnered with MoneyGram on the Walmart2World service, which allows you to send money to over 200 countries for a low fee.
Is Walmart to Walmart cheaper than MoneyGram?
Yes, generally, it is cheaper to use Walmart to Walmart than MoneyGram.
Here are the fees for Walmart to Walmart
Walmart2World will charge an individual the following fees to send money to any Walmart in the United States:
- $4 to send up to $50
- $8 to send amounts between $51 and $1,000
- $16 to send $1,001 to $2,500.
How late can you do a MoneyGram at Walmart?
It depends on when your local Walmart Money Center closes.
Usually, the hours for Walmart Money Centers are as follows:
- 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
However, exact times vary by store.
To find a Walmart location near you, click here.
How much can you send Walmart to Walmart at one time?
You can send up to $2,500 in a given time using Walmart2Walmart services.
The fee to send $1,001 to $2,500 is $16.
Can you pick up MoneyGram at Walmart?
Yes, you can pick up MoneyGram inside Walmart stores, wherever you see the MoneyGram sign.
In addition, you can send money, pay bills, and purchase MoneyGram money orders.
MoneyGram at Walmart Locations Summary
We hope this post on MoneyGram at Walmart locations 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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