In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: the payment of transfers is made in cash. It is very convenient and quick to transfer money without opening accounts and having no payment cards, precisely due to this wired transfer system MoneyGram has become one of the most common worldwide. To 284 thousands of service points has grown global network of MoneyGram agent offices in the 2nd quarter of 2012 due to India, Spain and Africa, thus its growth was 16%. MoneyGram company operates around the clock and all 7 days a week, so the time of money transfer takes only 10 minutes.