The company installed more than 23,000 new MoneyGram signs around the globe, making it easier for consumers to find MoneyGram agents. For the recipient MoneyGram service of wired transfer is free. All expenses will be paid by the sender at the time of sending money. 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. To 284 thousands of service points has grown global network of MoneyGram agent offices in the 2nd quarter of 2012 due to India, Spain and Africa, thus its growth was 16%. 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.