Technology continues to play a key role in increasing MoneyGram transaction speed, automating and streamlining processes, and creating new functionality. In MoneyGram were added or converted new currencies in an additional 29 countries during the past year, providing consumers with a wide array of currency payout options. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: the payment of transfers is made in cash. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: the opportunity to send a telegram with money transfer (up to 10 words) for free. In March 2012, the company MoneyGram merged with the network of U.S. payment centers ZipZap. MoneyGram financial results were driven by money transfer business, which delivered more than 40 percent growth in transaction volume.