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. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. FormFreeSM phone-based offering allows businesses to reduce labor costs and create an excellent consumer experience by leveraging MoneyGram In March 2012, the company MoneyGram merged with the network of U.S. payment centers ZipZap.