Money transfers via MoneyGram system can be used as by bank customers, and by people who do not have bank accounts. The company installed more than 23,000 new MoneyGram signs around the globe, making it easier for consumers to find MoneyGram agents. MoneyGram's total revenue for the 2nd quarter of 2012 was $ 330.1 million, having been increased on 7% compared to $ 310 million in Q2 2011. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: high level of data protection and confidentiality of money transfers. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: the opportunity to send a telegram with money transfer (up to 10 words) for free. Today the company MoneyGram International - an independent U.S. company, whose shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange and MoneyGram money transfer is considered one of the largest international money transfer systems without opening a bank account. MoneyGram company operates around the clock and all 7 days a week, so the time of money transfer takes only 10 minutes. MoneyGram financial results were driven by money transfer business, which delivered more than 40 percent growth in transaction volume.