HJ International Money Transfer (Headquarters)
Address: Waterkant #92-96, Paramaribo, Suriname
Operating Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm; Sat: 8:00am-2:00pm
Contact: +597 471 222 Ext. 245
HJ Retail MoneyGram – Slangenhoutstraat
Address: Slangenhoutstraat / Van ‘t Hogerhuysstraat #46, Paramaribo
Operating Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-3:30pm; Sat: 8:00am-12:30pm
Contact: +597 404 849
MoneyGram – Prins Hendrikstraat
Address: RRPX+2VX, Prins Hendrikstraat, Paramaribo, Suriname
Operating Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm; Sat: 8:00am-6:00pm; Sun: 10:00am-2:00pm
Contact: +597 424 733
HJ Retail MoneyGram – Indira Gandhiweg #490
Address: Indira Gandhiweg #490, Paramaribo, Suriname
Operating Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-3:30pm; Sat: 8:00am-12:30pm
Contact: +597 367 739
HJ Engros MoneyGram – Indira Gandhiweg Km 9
Address: Indira Gandhiweg Km 9, Paramaribo, Suriname
Operating Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-3:30pm; Sat: 8:00am-12:30pm
Contact: +597 482 733
Frequently Asked Questions
What are MoneyGram opening hours in Paramaribo?
Hours vary by agent. Most MoneyGram outlets operate Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with select supermarket and convenience-store agents open longer hours and on weekends. Confirm the specific branch hours above before visiting.
What ID do I need to receive a MoneyGram transfer?
Bring one valid government-issued photo ID (passport, national ID, or driver’s licence) and the 8-digit MoneyGram reference number from the sender. The receiver’s name must match the ID exactly.
How much can I receive through MoneyGram in Suriname?
Standard transactions typically allow up to USD 10,000 per transfer subject to local regulations and agent capacity. Larger transfers may require additional verification documents from the receiving agent.
How long does a MoneyGram transfer take?
Cash-pickup service is usually available within about 10 minutes of being sent, once the receiving agent is open. Bank-account deposits and economy options may take 1 to 3 business days.
Can Mexicans, Indians, Filipinos, or other migrant workers in Paramaribo send money home via MoneyGram?
Yes. MoneyGram operates one of the world’s largest remittance corridors, with agents in Paramaribo, Suriname that handle outbound transfers to Mexico, India, the Philippines, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and most countries across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Send at a counter or through the MoneyGram app for bank deposit, mobile wallet, or cash pickup at the destination.