MoneyGram mobile wallets are now available in Ghana after the collaboration between MoneyGram and Zeepay.

The new service will enable remittances directly to 11 million mobile wallets in Ghana from more than 200 countries around the world.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Premium Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

MoneyGram chief revenue officer Grant Lines said: “This is an important milestone for MoneyGram in Ghana as we’re now offering real-time, seamless service to our customers and giving them more choices about how to receive their funds – at a physical location, directly to a bank account or a mobile wallet.

“Giving consumers the flexibility to choose between digital and cash pick-up is, and will continue to be, a competitive advantage for the company.”

Anybody can send funds through MoneyGram online or via its locations across 200 countries and territories to mobile wallets in a few minutes.

The beneficiary can access the remitted funds any time and it can be used to purchase items or services online.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

Additionally, they can encash their money from more than 2,000 banking partners’ locations across the country or transfer it to their bank account.

Zeepay managing director Andrew Taki Appiah said: “Together with MoneyGram, we are building the future digital payments ecosystem in Ghana.

“I look forward to seeing the launch of similar services in other African countries.”

Last year, Ghana received around $2.2bn in remittances, according to World Bank data.

Last month, MoneyGram and GCash entered into a partnership to launch a money transfer service in the Philippines.