MoneyGram wired transfer implemented many changes to its technology platforms designed to prevent or detect suspicious transactions. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: no fixup (the recipient may request payment at any MoneyGram agent in the country of receiving). Understanding that being in another country, you may not be fluent in the local language, that's why MoneyGram always tries to talk to you in your native language. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. MoneyGram International, Inc. - The U.S. financial company engaged in operations in the international financial markets since 1940. Money transfer platform of MoneyGram will be integrated with the mobile platform LinqUs, which will allow customers to make international transfers with a mobile phone. 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.