Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. Money transfers can be claimed within 45 days, but if for some reason, this period is exceeded, the processing operator would need additional time to call the main office of the company of MoneyGram for voice authorization. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. MoneyGram International, Inc. - The U.S. financial company engaged in operations in the international financial markets since 1940. MoneyGram's consumers and agents expect reliability and safety and that is precisely what MoneyGram continues to deliver, transaction by transaction. MoneyGram point-of-sale systems are continually upgraded to provide the latest new products and functionality.