In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. Around the world, MoneyGram is working with leading financial institutions. MoneyGram completed the acquisition of MoneyCard World Express, S.A. (MoneyCard) and Cambios Sol, S.A., two money transfer super-agents located in Spain. For the recipient MoneyGram service of wired transfer is free. All expenses will be paid by the sender at the time of sending money. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc.