International company MoneyGram has expanded its service capabilities of online money transfers to UK residents. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. MoneyGram - is an urgent money transfer by means of wired transfer around the world without opening a bank account. Money transfer platform of MoneyGram will be integrated with the mobile platform LinqUs, which will allow customers to make international transfers with a mobile phone. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc. The Global Funds Transfer segment is the primary segment of MoneyGram, providing money transfer and bill payment services to consumers, who are often unbanked or underbanked.