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MoneyGram Refund Policy

Last verified: 2026-03-20

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www.moneygram.com/us/en/help-center/faq/send-receive/cancel-transaction

Summary

MoneyGram offers refunds within Up to 180 days after payment. Processing time: For online cancellations, the credit is transmitted to the card issuer within 10 business days, though it may take longer to appear on your statement. For in-person cancellations, the refund is in cash.. Refund methods include credit to the original card or bank account for online cancellations and cash refund for cancellations at an agent location. The receiver has not yet collected the funds or the funds have not been deposited into their account..

Refund Window

Up to 180 days after payment

Processing Time

For online cancellations, the credit is transmitted to the card issuer within 10 business days, though it may take longer to appear on your statement. For in-person cancellations, the refund is in cash.

Refund Method

Credit to the original card or bank account for online cancellations

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How to Get a Refund — Step by Step

  1. 1For online or app transfers, log in to your MoneyGram profile, locate the transaction in your history, and select 'Cancel'.
  2. 2Alternatively, use the self-service portal online by providing your reference number, sender's last name, sender's date of birth, and receiver's last name.
  3. 3If you sent the transaction at a MoneyGram location, you can use the self-service portal or return to the same location and ask the agent to cancel it.

When You Can Get a Refund

  • The receiver has not yet collected the funds or the funds have not been deposited into their account.
  • A full refund, including fees, is issued if the transfer is canceled within 1 hour of payment.
  • Cancellations made more than 1 hour and up to 180 days after payment will be refunded for the send amount only, excluding fees.

All Refund Methods

  • Credit to the original card or bank account for online cancellations
  • Cash refund for cancellations at an agent location

Partial Refunds

  • For cancellations made more than 1 hour and up to 180 days after payment, you will be issued a refund for the send amount only, excluding fees.

Additional Notes

  • Transfers cannot be canceled if the receiver has already collected the funds or if funds have been deposited into their account.
  • If you cancel at the same agent location where you sent the money, you will receive the refund in cash.
  • Your credit card company may charge a cash advance fee and interest charges on the original transaction.

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