Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. Millions of people around the world trust MoneyGram, as the wired transfer system provides its customers with a reliable, fast and inexpensive service. Sum of the money transfer is paid immediately upon request at any convenient for client currency - cash in U.S. dollars, Euro, local currency, depending on the country of the transfer receiving. 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.