Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. The company installed more than 23,000 new MoneyGram signs around the globe, making it easier for consumers to find MoneyGram agents. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: high-speed delivery of transfers (10-15 min). MoneyGram company operates around the clock and all 7 days a week, so the time of money transfer takes only 10 minutes. In March 2012, the company MoneyGram merged with the network of U.S. payment centers ZipZap.