After the correction of tariffs, volumes of MoneyGram transfers increased by 30%. 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. Understanding that being in another country, you may not be fluent in the local language, that's why MoneyGram always tries to talk to you in your native language. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: high level of data protection and confidentiality of money transfers. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc.