In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. For the recipient MoneyGram service of wired transfer is free. All expenses will be paid by the sender at the time of sending money. Money orders and official checks by MoneyGram continue their steady performance and expanded line of bill payment services deliver excellent results. Thousands of businesses count on MoneyGram for payment services to move money and drive commerce. This is a trust that MoneyGram takes very seriously. MoneyGram financial results were driven by money transfer business, which delivered more than 40 percent growth in transaction volume.