Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: there is no need to open a checking account when implementing the transfer. What are the main benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram? Simple - the money transfer procedure is maximally simplified. How to send money via MoneyGram money transfer? To make up a money transfer you should go to the MoneyGram agents and fill the application form for transfer. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc.