Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. What are the main benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram? Availability - MoneyGram payment system services are available everywhere, in more than 186 thousand locations in 190 countries. The company installed more than 23,000 new MoneyGram signs around the globe, making it easier for consumers to find MoneyGram agents. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc. MoneyGram completed the rollout of simplified pricing for money transfer services in the U.S., an initiative that began last year.