Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. MoneyGram agents are located - in post offices, bank offices, supermarkets, and even travel agencies. 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. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: the payment of transfers is made in cash. 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. In March 2012, the company MoneyGram merged with the network of U.S. payment centers ZipZap.