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. For the recipient MoneyGram service of wired transfer is free. All expenses will be paid by the sender at the time of sending money. MoneyGram hired compliance officers in many of their global offices to ensure compliance with regulations of specific countries or regions. 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).