What are the main benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram? Simple - the money transfer procedure is maximally simplified. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. To find MoneyGram agents will help you easily recognizable logo, as well as our website which will help you find the nearest location to send and receive money via MoneyGram. Technology continues to play a key role in increasing MoneyGram transaction speed, automating and streamlining processes, and creating new functionality. As part of the 2008 Recapitalization, our wholly owned subsidiary, MoneyGram Payment Systems Worldwide, Inc., issued Goldman Sachs $500.0 million of senior secured second lien notes with a 10-year maturity. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: high-speed delivery of transfers (10-15 min).