Money transfers via MoneyGram system can be used as by bank customers, and by people who do not have bank accounts. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: payment of commission is only at the expense of sender. In 2011, a global network of agents of MoneyGram has grown up to 256 000 service points, thus its growth is 24% compared to the same period of the previous year. In MoneyGram were added or converted new currencies in an additional 29 countries during the past year, providing consumers with a wide array of currency payout options. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc.