MoneyGram - an international system of money transfers, which is one of the leaders of the world market and unites 233.000 agent locations in 190 countries. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. In 2011, a global network of agents of MoneyGram has grown up to 256 000 service points, thus its growth is 24% compared to the same period of the previous year. How to send money via MoneyGram money transfer? To make up a money transfer you should go to the MoneyGram agents and fill the application form for transfer. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: the payment of transfers is made in cash. Using the MoneyGram system, you can easily send money to your relatives and friends in other countries. Last year, MoneyGram business in the CIS and Eastern Europe took priority positions to increase the number of branches in comparison with other regions - were opened new four thousand branches. Commission income on remittances and other revenues of MoneyGram in the 2nd quarter 2012 increased by 10% compared to the same period last year and 13% in the base currency. Keep in mind that if your locality there are several banks, working with MoneyGram and you will convert the currency received, before receiving check currency rates in several points - they can vary. MoneyGram financial results were driven by money transfer business, which delivered more than 40 percent growth in transaction volume.