In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. Using the MoneyGram system, you can easily send money to your relatives and friends in other countries. MoneyGram hired compliance officers in many of their global offices to ensure compliance with regulations of specific countries or regions. Millions of families depend on MoneyGram to safely send money home or pay the bills. In March 2012, the company MoneyGram merged with the network of U.S. payment centers ZipZap.