In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. MoneyGram offers an efficient, fast and secure way to send money around the world. MoneyGram hired compliance officers in many of their global offices to ensure compliance with regulations of specific countries or regions. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: high-speed delivery of transfers (10-15 min). Money transfer wired system MoneyGram offers annually U.S. $ 500,000 in grants to charitable organizations to support education programs in developing countries. Commission income on remittances and other revenues of MoneyGram in the 2nd quarter 2012 increased by 10% compared to the same period last year and 13% in the base currency. Millions of families depend on MoneyGram to safely send money home or pay the bills.