Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. For the recipient MoneyGram service of wired transfer is free. All expenses will be paid by the sender at the time of sending money. Using the MoneyGram system, you can easily send money to your relatives and friends in other 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.