Despite the debt crisis in Europe and other shocks experienced by the world economy, the company MoneyGram International notes the increase in the money transfer market. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: payment of commission is only at the expense of sender. MoneyGram's total revenue for the 2nd quarter of 2012 was $ 330.1 million, having been increased on 7% compared to $ 310 million in Q2 2011. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. MoneyGram point-of-sale systems are continually upgraded to provide the latest new products and functionality. In March 2012, the company MoneyGram merged with the network of U.S. payment centers ZipZap.