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. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: branching of network of the implementation of transfers across the world. MoneyGram company operates around the clock and all 7 days a week, so the time of money transfer takes only 10 minutes.