Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. Technology continues to play a key role in increasing MoneyGram transaction speed, automating and streamlining processes, and creating new functionality. AgentConnect continues to be an attractive alternative for businesses that choose to integrate their networks and point-of-sale platforms with the MoneyGram wired transfer. MoneyGram completed the acquisition of MoneyCard World Express, S.A. (MoneyCard) and Cambios Sol, S.A., two money transfer super-agents located in Spain. How to receive money via MoneyGram wired transfer? To obtain a money transfer it is necessary know the number of transfer from the sender. Millions of families depend on MoneyGram to safely send money home or pay the bills. In March 2012, the company MoneyGram merged with the network of U.S. payment centers ZipZap. MoneyGram financial results were driven by money transfer business, which delivered more than 40 percent growth in transaction volume.