The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: payment of commission is only at the expense of sender. MoneyGram's total revenue for the 2nd quarter of 2012 was $ 330.1 million, having been increased on 7% compared to $ 310 million in Q2 2011. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. 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. Using the MoneyGram system, you can easily send money to your relatives and friends in other countries. Money orders and official checks by MoneyGram continue their steady performance and expanded line of bill payment services deliver excellent results. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc.