The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: there is no need to open a checking account when implementing the transfer. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. How quickly the money will reach the recipient? MoneyGram Money Order comes anywhere in the world in 10 minutes. To 284 thousands of service points has grown global network of MoneyGram agent offices in the 2nd quarter of 2012 due to India, Spain and Africa, thus its growth was 16%.