In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. What are the main benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram? Cost. Today, it is most advantageous to the customer service of all the similar services. FormFreeSM phone-based offering allows businesses to reduce labor costs and create an excellent consumer experience by leveraging MoneyGram Last year, MoneyGram business in the CIS and Eastern Europe took priority positions to increase the number of branches in comparison with other regions - were opened new four thousand branches. 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.