In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. MoneyGram agents are located - in post offices, bank offices, supermarkets, and even travel agencies. For the recipient MoneyGram service of wired transfer is free. All expenses will be paid by the sender at the time of sending money. In March 2012, the company MoneyGram merged with the network of U.S. payment centers ZipZap.