Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. 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. In MoneyGram were added or converted new currencies in an additional 29 countries during the past year, providing consumers with a wide array of currency payout options. MoneyGram offers an efficient, fast and secure way to send money around the world. FormFreeSM phone-based offering allows businesses to reduce labor costs and create an excellent consumer experience by leveraging MoneyGram MoneyGram point-of-sale systems are continually upgraded to provide the latest new products and functionality. 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. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: branching of network of the implementation of transfers across the world.