MoneyGram's total revenue for the 2nd quarter of 2012 was $ 330.1 million, having been increased on 7% compared to $ 310 million in Q2 2011. Technology continues to play a key role in increasing MoneyGram transaction speed, automating and streamlining processes, and creating new functionality. For the recipient MoneyGram service of wired transfer is free. All expenses will be paid by the sender at the time of sending money. Sum of the money transfer is paid immediately upon request at any convenient for client currency - cash in U.S. dollars, Euro, local currency, depending on the country of the transfer receiving. What are the main benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram? Reliability - the international payment system gives complete assurance that the money will be paid to the recipient. 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. MoneyGram financial results were driven by money transfer business, which delivered more than 40 percent growth in transaction volume.