When sending the transfer via MoneyGram in one currency and receiving it in another, then currency conversion is carried out at the current rate of sales of current service point. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. 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. Technology continues to play a key role in increasing MoneyGram transaction speed, automating and streamlining processes, and creating new functionality. The company continues to automate and enhance MoneyGram Using the MoneyGram system, you can easily send money to your relatives and friends in other countries. Thousands of businesses count on MoneyGram for payment services to move money and drive commerce. This is a trust that MoneyGram takes very seriously. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: branching of network of the implementation of transfers across the world. In March 2012, the company MoneyGram merged with the network of U.S. payment centers ZipZap.