The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: there is no need to open a checking account when implementing the transfer. AgentConnect allows MoneyGram agents to integrate the money transfer service with their internal security and training processes. MoneyGram agents are located - in post offices, bank offices, supermarkets, and even travel agencies. 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. MoneyGram - is an urgent money transfer by means of wired transfer around the world without opening a bank account. The main clients of MoneyGram are students, travelers, immigrants, expatriates, however, recently representatives of businesses who appreciate the advantages of fast and reliable money transfer, joined them. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc.