Friday, January 9, 2009

Money Gram International

MoneyGram has been providing affordable, reliable and convenient trusted payment and financial services since 1940.

An international company, MoneyGram has more than 162,000 locations in 180 countries and territories.

eMoney Transfer - Same Day Service

This is MoneyGram’s fastest way to send your money online - typically arriving within minutes.

· Convenient - use your credit card from your home or office

· Global - send to 100,000+ locations in 170+ countries and territories

· Safe - secure online transaction

· Delivery and currency options are available

Step 1: Set up a new profile or Sign to an Existing Profile

If you are a first-time user, you must set up a new profile to perform a Transfer. If you are a current customer, and want to send money, enter your MoneyGram® ID and Password.

Step 2: Click on "Send Same Day Service Now"

Send money almost anywhere in the world with MoneyGram. Click on the "Send Same Day Service Now" button below.

Step 3: Enter the Receiver Information

Fill in the Receiver's name, the amount and intended country. Use its Locator to find a location convenient to your Receiver. Your receiver must have ID to pick up the money. You may also use the message field to send a personal message to the receiver. Money will be available to your receiver usually within minutes.

If the country you are sending money to has multiple delivery options (i.e. Home Delivery) you will be prompted to select the delivery option while entering the Receiver information.

If the country you are sending money to is available for pickup in multiple currencies, you will be prompted to select your preferred currency when you enter the Receiver information.

If you have chosen a delivery option other than pick-up at an Agent location, there may be extra time required for your delivery option request to be completed.

Step 4: Choose Payment Method

You can send money and charge it to your Visa® Card or MasterCard® credit card or send money right from your bank account. There is a $500 per transfer limit on credit card payments. You may send $899.99 per transfer using your bank account. Select your payment option and click Verify to confirm.

Step 5: Review Transfer Details

If you need to make a change click the Edit button. Once everything is correct click Send Now. Your money will usually be available for pick up within 10 minutes at any MoneyGram Location. (Subject to agent hours of MoneyGram operation and availability)

Step 6: Get a Transfer Confirmation

On your receipt there will be a Reference Number and other Transfer information. You can communicate the Reference Number to the Receiver to facilitate the transaction. Print the screen and keep it for your records.

eMoney Transfer - Economy Service

The economical way to send money online, typically arriving in 3-5 US Business days. (Funds must clear through your bank before the transfer is sent.)

· Affordable - for a lower price, send money globally

· Convenient - using your bank account from home or office

· Safe - secure online transaction

· Delivery and currency options now available

To protect your identity, you must confirm your account before sending your first Economy Service transfer. For California residents, Economy Service is only available within the US.

ExpressPayment - Bill Payment

Auto, mortgage, credit cards, etc. -- you can quickly make payments to hundreds of companies with ExpressPayment service. Notice of your payment is usually available to your biller company within minutes. Use the ExpressPayment service to pay your bills online. It can help you: (1) avoid late fees and service charges; (2) protect your credit; and (3) get your bill paid on time

Note: ExpressPayment is available to US Residents 18 years of age and older.

Step 1: Set Up a Profile or Sign In to an Existing Profile

If you are a first-time user, you must set up a new profile to perform a Transfer. If you are a current customer, enter your MoneyGram ID and Password.

Step 2: Click on ExpressPayment

Use MoneyGram ExpressPayment to make fast, same-day payments to hundreds of companies.

Step 3: Enter Biller Information

Enter the 4-digit Receive Code for the company to which you are sending a payment. If you do not know it, contact your Biller or search by Biller Name. Enter one complete word to search by name.

Step 4: Select a Biller

From the list of Billers, select the correct company name and city/state to route your payment.

Step 5: Enter Account Number and Payment Amount

Verify the Biller information, and then enter your account number along with the transfer amount. Use the message field to send a comment, or use this field as your biller may have instructed. You must fund an ExpressPayment using your checking or savings account and supply Credit Card information as a back-up funding source.

Step 6: Review Transfer Details and Send

Review your information and verify it is correct, then click on Send Now. Notification of payment will usually be available to your Biller within minutes. Check with your biller for actual payment posting times and availability.

Step 7: Reference Number via Email

Once your banking and debit/credit card information has been approved, you will receive confirmation via email when your reference number is available.

Fees

MoneyGram® ExpressPayment® fees vary from $0-9.95 depending on the Biller company you are paying. The online limit for an ExpressPayment transaction may not exceed $2,500 and may vary depending on the Biller. You may send up to $10,000 in person at a MoneyGram location near you.

Notification is usually available to your Biller within 10 minutes. Check with your Biller for payment posting time and availability.

Consumer Protection

MoneyGram considers protecting its customers as a priority concern. You may go to this link to learn how to safeguard your money and personal information and protect yourself against consumer fraud.

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