MoneyGram

BSims

EOG Addicted
I have a need to send money to a "friend" in the Caribbean and had used MoneyGram multiple times in the past. I went to the store that used to handle the transactions and found they had switched to Western Union.

I went to MoneyGram web site and it listed 8 locations in my town that handled MoneyGrams. I started at the top, and halfway through I haven't found one of them that deals with MoneyGrams. Some never heard of it, some quit, and one said their machine was down.

Anyone else experience problems with MoneyGrams? Or maybe I'm just on an unlucky streak (that's why I gave up gambling).
 
Re: MoneyGram

I know their location list can be wrong sometimes. You'll find one eventually though and they are easier to deal with than Western Union. And I do suggest continuing to try finding an in-person location instead of bothering through the phone or internet.
 

jimmycrackcorn

EOG Senior Member
Re: MoneyGram

Yes, Moneygramm is in the majority of Wal-Mart stores. You should call your local Wal-Mart store to ensure that they in fact have Moneygram in the nearest location to you and that the equipment is up and functional at the time you want to send your funds. Please be sure to check the accuracy of all the info for your protection.

JCC
 

Bucsfan67

EOG Master
Re: MoneyGram

the walmarts here in e'ville are the only stores that have moneygram, and they are on opp sides of town...only reason i HAVENT used them....

but i would imagine your walmart does..
 

dirty

EOG Master
Re: MoneyGram

what takes too long to get the Horse and buggy ready Bucs... can't take you more than 20 minutes to get across town
 

BSims

EOG Addicted
Re: MoneyGram

I guess I was just unlucky. My next try resulted in a store that handled MoneyGrams.

Only downside is it's in a bad neighborhood. (One block from where I grew up).
 

armyvet

EOG Enthusiast
Re: MoneyGram

the walmarts here in e'ville are the only stores that have moneygram, and they are on opp sides of town...only reason i HAVENT used them....

but i would imagine your walmart does..

Hey Bucsfan67 looks like we are from the same home town! If you like to gamble and your away from the computer Ellis park, Casino Aztar riverboat and Indiana Downs OTB are at your disposal. Good to know there is another Southern Indiana boy on here! My experience with moneygram is the local Walmart has it automated through a computer system. also the Walmart grocery that opened a few years ago has the same deal. The local UPS store has it but they have to manually call it in and have had some minor problems there. Moneygram has been my primary way of funding the books because majority of them refund the fees if you deposit over a certain amount.
 

Bucsfan67

EOG Master
Re: MoneyGram

Hey Bucsfan67 looks like we are from the same home town! If you like to gamble and your away from the computer Ellis park, Casino Aztar riverboat and Indiana Downs OTB are at your disposal. Good to know there is another Southern Indiana boy on here! My experience with moneygram is the local Walmart has it automated through a computer system. also the Walmart grocery that opened a few years ago has the same deal. The local UPS store has it but they have to manually call it in and have had some minor problems there. Moneygram has been my primary way of funding the books because majority of them refund the fees if you deposit over a certain amount.


Yes, been to those places many, many times...even worked at ellis park for a short time...

I think the local mailboxes etc in village commons does the moneygram, that might be the ups store you are talking about....but i know the walmarts do.....
 

armyvet

EOG Enthusiast
Re: MoneyGram

yep right in village commons couple doors down from Indiana Downs. This place has asked questions who am I sending it too. trying not to set off any red flags I just tell them I have business associates in Nicaragua. LOL Bookmaker and Diamond sportsbook for example go to Managua Nicaragua.
 

Bucsfan67

EOG Master
Re: MoneyGram

yep right in village commons couple doors down from Indiana Downs. This place has asked questions who am I sending it too. trying not to set off any red flags I just tell them I have business associates in Nicaragua. LOL Bookmaker and Diamond sportsbook for example go to Managua Nicaragua.


tell them none of their bizness....haha


funny how they always feel the need to know.....

people pull through mcdonalds and order 6 cheeseburgers, the person doenst ask, who are these other burgers for?
 

BSims

EOG Addicted
Re: MoneyGram

You were correct, the Walmart just down the street handles MoneyGrams. Transaction accomplished. Boy this takes me back to the "old days".
 
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