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. 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. MoneyGram agents are located - in post offices, bank offices, supermarkets, and even travel agencies. 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. Millions of families depend on MoneyGram to safely send money home or pay the bills. MoneyGram financial results were driven by money transfer business, which delivered more than 40 percent growth in transaction volume.