In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. Since going public two and a half years ago, MoneyGram has made great strides by pouring energy and resources into several critically important areas for business. MoneyGram offers an efficient, fast and secure way to send money around the world. What are the main benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram? Cost. Today, it is most advantageous to the customer service of all the similar services. In March 2012, the company MoneyGram merged with the network of U.S. payment centers ZipZap.