The Send/Receive Money Procedure and ID Requirements

Send and Receive Money (Procedure For Transfer)

Send Money:

Sending money couldn't be easier - just drop into your local MoneyGram® location with the money that you want to send and the fee.

• Fill in the simple send Form.
• Hand over the form, the money and the fee and ID as required depending on transfer size. ID Requirements
• The transaction will be instantly processed and you will receive the Reference Number and your receipt.
• Your money has now been sent and is ready to receive (subject to local restrictions at the point of collection)
• Passing on the reference number to the recipient ensures that the money can be received with the minimum of fuss.

Receive Money:

Receiving Money is just as easy.

• Go to your local MoneyGram® location.
• Fill in the simple Receive Form, include the Reference Number provided by the Sender
• Present your Passport/ID
• Assuming that the money has been sent - collect your money and transaction statement

ID Requirements

In order to ensure your own security and to comply with legal requirements, whenever Sending or Receiving funds, you should bring along with you some proof of identity.

Identity documents should be government issued, have at least 30 days validity and have photograph and signature.

For larger transactions you should also bring along proof of address; a paid utility bill, a paid telephone bill, a bank or credit card statement (not more than three months old).

In special circumstances it may be possible to send or receive money with alternative documentation, please Contact us for specific guidance.

Regulations vary from country to country, so please Contact us for specific guidance relating to specific countries.

Guidance on identity requirements:

Compulsory Legal Identification Requirements:

Identification will be required and recorded from any customer who:

• wishes to establish a business relationship involving regular transactions which will or might exceed Euro 15,000 (or equivalent currency);
• conducts a single transaction over Euro 1,000 (or equivalent currency);
• is linked to other customers and the cumulative amount of transactions is over Euro 15,000 (or equivalent currency); or
• conducts any transaction that is suspected might be either the proceeds of crime or is to be put to criminal or terrorist use. This may be considered a suspicious transaction which will be reported to SOCA, or the specified Irish Authorities.

What identification will be required:

• Photo identification i.e. a valid full passport or photo driving licence (either full or provisional) which displays a photograph; in the case of Asylum Seekers then Government issued temporary documents may be accepted. and;

In some instances, secondary identification may be required:

• Valid identification confirming the address include utility bill, bank statement, rent book or tax bill. NB Utility bills and bank statements should be recent documents (no older than 3 months).

Unacceptable Identification:

• Bus pass or rail pass
• Library Card
• Video club membership
• Casino membership
• Loyalty cards