MoneyGram just made a major move to connect traditional cash systems with the world of crypto.
The payments company has launched MoneyGram Ramps, a developer-friendly API that allows instant integration of cash-to-crypto and crypto-to-cash services across its massive international network. It’s a global bridge between fintech apps, exchanges, and digital wallets — and the physical cash economy.
Here’s why it matters: with a single integration, developers can now enable cash deposits in over 30 countries and withdrawals in more than 170. That’s a game-changer for any crypto service looking to expand into physical markets without reinventing the wheel.
🔧 Fast, Flexible, and Built for Devs
MoneyGram Ramps isn’t just wide-reaching — it’s designed for speed. Setting up a sandbox environment used to take two weeks. Now? Just five minutes. Developers get:
- Instant credentials
- SDKs and full API documentation
- Access via developer.moneygram.com
By leveraging Stellar blockchain and Circle’s USDC, the API ensures seamless liquidity and transparency on both sides of the transaction.
🌍 Connecting the Digital Economy to the Real World
MoneyGram CEO Anthony Soohoo described the product as “the connective tissue between traditional finance and the digital economy.” He added, “We’ve taken the complexity out of integration, opening the door to seamless connection with the world’s largest cash on/off-ramp for digital wallets.”
The company envisions a world without financial borders — and this API is a major step in that direction.
MoneyGram’s move also follows its broader partnership with Mastercard’s “Mastercard Move” initiative, signaling a strong push to digitize and democratize cross-border finance.
