In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. Using the MoneyGram system, you can easily send money to your relatives and friends in other countries. What are the main benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram? Reliability - the international payment system gives complete assurance that the money will be paid to the recipient. The Global Funds Transfer segment is the primary segment of MoneyGram, providing money transfer and bill payment services to consumers, who are often unbanked or underbanked. MoneyGram financial results were driven by money transfer business, which delivered more than 40 percent growth in transaction volume.