Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. MoneyGram wired transfer implemented many changes to its technology platforms designed to prevent or detect suspicious transactions. 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. Very intensive and focused approach has helped MoneyGram to grow business at a rapid pace and establish MoneyGram as a global player in the marketplace. In the city of San Salvador representatives of MoneyGram and Citibank announced a new regional project, which will provide money transfer services in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. MoneyGram launched a new in-person bill payment service which will be delivered through agents in their domestic network, giving consumers an easy, low-cost method to pay their bills. Thousands of businesses count on MoneyGram for payment services to move money and drive commerce. This is a trust that MoneyGram takes very seriously. MoneyGram financial results were driven by money transfer business, which delivered more than 40 percent growth in transaction volume.