AgentConnect allows MoneyGram agents to integrate the money transfer service with their internal security and training processes. AgentConnect continues to be an attractive alternative for businesses that choose to integrate their networks and point-of-sale platforms with the MoneyGram wired transfer. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc. Thousands of businesses count on MoneyGram for payment services to move money and drive commerce. This is a trust that MoneyGram takes very seriously. To 284 thousands of service points has grown global network of MoneyGram agent offices in the 2nd quarter of 2012 due to India, Spain and Africa, thus its growth was 16%. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: simplicity in making up. In March 2012, the company MoneyGram merged with the network of U.S. payment centers ZipZap.