Why does MoneyGram require me to provide identification?
The safety of your money transfer is important to us. To prevent fraud and help keep your money safe, MoneyGram requires you to show a valid ID to complete all money transfer transactions. Verifying that people are who they say they are helps reduce the risk of becoming a victim of a scam or fraud.
We want you to be prepared when sending or receiving money. Below is a list of some accepted forms of ID:
US Driver's License
Passport
State ID
US Military Card
Native American Tribal ID
Welfare ID
Inmate (exit prison) ID
Resident Alien Card
Seafarer ID
Border Crossing Card
Temporary Resident Card
Employment Authorization Card
Mexican Electoral Card
Certificado de Matricula (Matricula Consular)
Common questions
- Can I schedule a recurring send to send money transfers on a weekly or monthly basis?
- How much money can I send online through MoneyGram? Are there limits to how often I can send money?
- Why didn’t my scheduled transfer go through?
- How much does it cost to transfer money with MoneyGram?
- Which countries can I send money to from the United States?
