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Send and receive money worldwide with MoneyGram

With MoneyGram we offer you a convenient and reliable service to send and receive money almost anywhere in the world at a fraction of the regular charge.

Cheaper

Send money for as little as KES30.

Faster

Your beneficiary receives the funds within minutes.

Easier

Just visit the nearest branch with your government-issued ID.

What you can expect
  • How it works

    • Sending transaction (customer)
      • You only need a valid Absa bank account and your government-issued photo ID.
      • Give us details of your intended beneficiary.
      • We will debit your account and remit the funds within minutes.
      • Advise your beneficiary of the payment reference.
    • Receiving (walk-in customer, or existing account holder)
      • You only need your government-issued ID and payment reference.
      • We only need a few minutes to validate your payment.
      • Please tell us how you would like to access funds. We can bank the funds in your account.
      • If you do not have an account with us, our account opening is instant.
  • Some of the benefits

    • Your money is safe and guaranteed to reach your beneficiary.
    • There is no need to receive remittances in cash.
    • You can monitor spending with statements if the funds received are banked.
    • Access to 24-hour customer care support.
    • Only need valid ID and transaction reference to receive cash.
    • Costs only a fraction of what conventional remittances cost.
Frequently asked questions
  • What is MoneyGram?

    MoneyGram offers a convenient and reliable service to send and receive funds almost everywhere in the world.

  • How much does it cost to send funds with MoneyGram?

    From To Fee
    - 6,000.00 30.00
    6,000.01 8,000.00 95.00
    8,000.01 16,000.00 180.00
    16,000.01 31,000.00 350.00
    31,000.01 50,000.00 550.00
    50,000.01 - 600.00
  • How much does it cost to receive funds with MoneyGram?

    You will not be charged any fee to receive funds.

  • How long does it take for funds to be received?

    Funds are sent ‘near real-time’. It takes a few minutes for the recipient to have access to the funds.

  • Does my beneficiary receive the exact amount or are charges deducted?

    Your beneficiary will receive the exact amount.

  • Can a sender opt to cater for all charges?

    Your recipient will not be charged any fees. They will access the funds exactly as sent.

  • In how many countries are MoneyGram services available?

    MoneyGram’s global network has a presence in over 200 countries.

  • Can I receive MoneyGram remittances directly into my account?

    This service will be available soon, and we will update you as soon as this happens.

  • Can I receive MoneyGram remittances into Mpesa?

    This service will be available soon, and we will update you as soon as this happens.

  • What do I need to receive MoneyGram remittances if I am not an Absa accountholder?

    You will only need to visit any of our branches with your government-issued ID.

  • Can I send someone to receive money on my behalf?

    The person sending or receiving a MoneyGram transaction must be present at the location where the transaction is being processed. Third-party transactions are not allowed.

Need more help?

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Tel: +254 (20) 3900000
Cell: +254 (722) 130120
Cell: +254 (732) 130120

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Absa Bot: +254 710 130000

Email:

absa.kenya@absa.africa

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