MoneyGram

Spec sheet

Purpose

The app lets users send money from their phone to 200+ countries and territories and track transfers in real time.Read 8 Oct 2026 · moneygram.com

Intended users

MoneyGram describes the app as a way for families to send money to loved ones across borders.Read 8 Oct 2026 · moneygram.com

Free plan

NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · moneygram.com

Security

MoneyGram says it uses encryption, identity verification, and transaction monitoring to help protect transfers and customer information.Read 8 Oct 2026 · moneygram.com

Compliance

MoneyGram says it is licensed as a money transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services and registered as a Money Services Business with FinCEN.Read 8 Oct 2026 · moneygram.com

Support

MoneyGram’s help page says Customer Care agents are available 24/7 by email.Read 8 Oct 2026 · moneygram.com

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · moneygram.com

Founded

1940Read 28 Sep 2026 · moneygram.com

App cost

The MoneyGram Money Transfers app is free to download.Read 8 Oct 2026 · moneygram.com

Availability

The app is not available in every country or territory, although MoneyGram services are available in 200+ countries and territories.Read 8 Oct 2026 · moneygram.com

Bank linking

MoneyGram says users can securely connect a new bank account through Plaid for online bank account payments.Read 8 Oct 2026 · moneygram.com

Bank transfer timing

The 3-Day Standard ACH payment typically takes three business days to clear, and the transfer is sent once the bank confirms payment.Read 8 Oct 2026 · moneygram.com

Company history

MoneyGram says it was founded as Travelers Express Company, Inc. in Minneapolis in 1940 and relocated its global headquarters to Dallas, Texas, in 2010.Read 8 Oct 2026 · corporate.moneygram.com

Exchange-rate model

markupRead 20 Sep 2026 · moneygram.com

Google Pay

Google Pay is not available within the MoneyGram mobile app, according to its FAQ.Read 8 Oct 2026 · moneygram.com

Mobile platforms

bothRead 20 Sep 2026 · moneygram.com

Payment methods

The app supports Apple Pay on iOS and Visa or Mastercard credit and debit cards; other options may vary by country.Read 8 Oct 2026 · moneygram.com

Payment options

The app FAQ lists Visa and Mastercard credit or debit cards and Apple Pay on iOS, and says other payment options may be available depending on country.Read 8 Oct 2026 · moneygram.com

Recipient management

The app saves recipient details for repeat transfers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · moneygram.com

Recipient methods

MoneyGram’s online transfer page lists bank account, mobile wallet, debit card, or cash pickup as ways recipients can receive money.Read 8 Oct 2026 · moneygram.com

Regulatory registrations

MoneyGram lists money transmitter licensing in New York and Georgia, Massachusetts check seller and foreign transmittal licenses, NMLS registration, and FinCEN money services business registration.Read 8 Oct 2026 · corporate.moneygram.com

Saved recipients

The app can save receiver details for repeat transfers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · moneygram.com

Scheduled transfers

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · moneygram.com

Transfer fees

Fees and exchange rates vary by transfer amount, payment type, delivery method, and pickup location; the app page says users can see the fee and exchange rate before sending.Read 8 Oct 2026 · moneygram.com

Transfer limits

Limits vary by payment method, sending and receiving countries, and receive method; the sender's bank or card limits may also apply.Read 8 Oct 2026 · moneygram.com

Transfer pricing

Fees vary by transfer amount, destination, payment type, delivery method, and pickup location, and the exact fee is shown before confirmation.Read 8 Oct 2026 · moneygram.com

Transfer speed

MoneyGram says transfers can be sent in minutes, though availability depends on transaction details and operating hours.Read 8 Oct 2026 · moneygram.com

Transfer tracking

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · moneygram.com

Upfront fee display

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · moneygram.com

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