Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. Technology continues to play a key role in increasing MoneyGram transaction speed, automating and streamlining processes, and creating new functionality. MoneyGram International, Inc. - The U.S. financial company engaged in operations in the international financial markets since 1940. As part of the 2008 Recapitalization, our wholly owned subsidiary, MoneyGram Payment Systems Worldwide, Inc., issued Goldman Sachs $500.0 million of senior secured second lien notes with a 10-year maturity. For the recipient MoneyGram service of wired transfer is free. All expenses will be paid by the sender at the time of sending money.