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. 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. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: the transfer is available in the system to obtain within 90 days. MoneyGram completed the rollout of simplified pricing for money transfer services in the U.S., an initiative that began last year.