MoneyGram

Upper East Side sidewalks stay busy with residents sending funds across borders or across town. One of the quickest options sits inside a familiar pharmacy chain at 1569 1st Ave, where MoneyGram keeps a counter ready for walk-ins.

This outpost handles more than basic transfers. Customers can wire cash to over 200 countries, pay bills without a bank account, or pick up funds sent from relatives abroad. Mobile top-ups and money orders are also available, all processed while you wait near the front of the store. No appointment is needed, though lines can stretch during peak hours.

Questions or last-minute changes can be sorted by calling (800) 746-7287. The same number works for tracking transfers or confirming agent locations worldwide. Keep in mind that fees and exchange rates shift throughout the day, so checking totals before finalizing is always wise.

Directions to the CVS entrance are easiest to pull up on a phone map here: https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c259819052ab2f:0x73ad590fa1ab7d52. Once inside, the MoneyGram counter is usually visible from the checkout lanes, making it simple to handle errands in one stop.