Money transfers can be claimed within 45 days, but if for some reason, this period is exceeded, the processing operator would need additional time to call the main office of the company of MoneyGram for voice authorization. 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. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: the transfer is available in the system to obtain within 90 days.