Benefits
You can send or receive money through the branch network or
by using your Bidvest Bank Account™.
- Direct transfer means there’s no need for
you to step into a branch when sending and receiving.
- No need to carry your MoneyGram transfer
around in cash.
- Competitive interest rates on the Bidvest
Bank Account™ on a balance of R50.00 and more.
- Make free transactions at any Bidvest
Bank ATM.
Find out more about
MoneyGram.
How to Send Money
Sending money abroad using MoneyGram is simple and safe with
these quick steps:
- Locate your nearest Bidvest Bank branch
- When visiting a MoneyGram agent, bring along
valid personal identification and proof of address
- Complete a MoneyGram ‘Send’ form
- Hand over the form, money and transfer
fee and receive a reference number
- Provide the recipient with the reference
number who can then collect the
money from a MoneyGram agent in their country
How to Receive Money
Receiving
money abroad using MoneyGram is simple and safe with these quick steps:
- Receive the MoneyGram reference number from the sender
- Locate your nearest Bidvest Bank branch
- Complete a MoneyGram ‘Receive’ form
- Present the form along valid personal
identification and proof of address
Protect Yourself from Fraud
Wiring money is
effectively like sending cash. Once it has been wired, it cannot be returned. To avoid being scammed, use common sense and follow
these tips.
Always:
- Know who
you’re dealing with
- Research
any offer before buying
Never:
- Send money
to anyone you don’t know
- Wire money
to someone you think you know who is supposedly in a crisis, before
checking the story and identity first
- Send money
to receive money
If you have been scammed:
- Report the
incident immediately to your local police station
- Contact MoneyGram 1-800-MONEYGRAM
Visit the MoneyGram
website for further information on how to protect yourself from fraud.