The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: there is no need to open a checking account when implementing the transfer. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: payment of commission is only at the expense of sender. MoneyGram's total revenue for the 2nd quarter of 2012 was $ 330.1 million, having been increased on 7% compared to $ 310 million in Q2 2011. Money orders and official checks by MoneyGram continue their steady performance and expanded line of bill payment services deliver excellent results. Commission income on remittances and other revenues of MoneyGram in the 2nd quarter 2012 increased by 10% compared to the same period last year and 13% in the base currency.