MoneyGram wired transfer implemented many changes to its technology platforms designed to prevent or detect suspicious transactions. In 2011, a global network of agents of MoneyGram has grown up to 256 000 service points, thus its growth is 24% compared to the same period of the previous year. Technology continues to play a key role in increasing MoneyGram transaction speed, automating and streamlining processes, and creating new functionality. 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. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc. MoneyGram financial results were driven by money transfer business, which delivered more than 40 percent growth in transaction volume.