MoneyGram wired transfer implemented many changes to its technology platforms designed to prevent or detect suspicious transactions. In 2011, a global network of agents of MoneyGram has grown up to 256 000 service points, thus its growth is 24% compared to the same period of the previous year. MoneyGram completed the acquisition of MoneyCard World Express, S.A. (MoneyCard) and Cambios Sol, S.A., two money transfer super-agents located in Spain. Bank services of MoneyGram on money transfer are available only to individuals. Money orders and official checks by MoneyGram continue their steady performance and expanded line of bill payment services deliver excellent results. MoneyGram hired compliance officers in many of their global offices to ensure compliance with regulations of specific countries or regions. 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.