Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. Very intensive and focused approach has helped MoneyGram to grow business at a rapid pace and establish MoneyGram as a global player in the marketplace. In the city of San Salvador representatives of MoneyGram and Citibank announced a new regional project, which will provide money transfer services in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc.