Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. Wired money transfer system MoneyGram is no longer new to us. According to statistics, every 4th person knows about it, or at least heard. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: no fixup (the recipient may request payment at any MoneyGram agent in the country of receiving). In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. Around the world, MoneyGram is working with leading financial institutions. What are the main benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram? Individual flexible service. The recipient has the opportunity to receive money at any MoneyGram office anywhere in the world. MoneyGram launched a new in-person bill payment service which will be delivered through agents in their domestic network, giving consumers an easy, low-cost method to pay their bills. Money orders and official checks by MoneyGram continue their steady performance and expanded line of bill payment services deliver excellent results. 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.