Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. What are the main benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram? Availability - MoneyGram payment system services are available everywhere, in more than 186 thousand locations in 190 countries. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. In 2010, MoneyGram announced a donation of U.S. $ 200,000 from the International Red Cross to help the people of Pakistan in fighting with the effects of flooding. Using the MoneyGram system, you can easily send money to your relatives and friends in other countries. Keep in mind that if your locality there are several banks, working with MoneyGram and you will convert the currency received, before receiving check currency rates in several points - they can vary.