Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. When sending the transfer via MoneyGram in one currency and receiving it in another, then currency conversion is carried out at the current rate of sales of current service point. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: payment of commission is only at the expense of sender. MoneyGram's total revenue for the 2nd quarter of 2012 was $ 330.1 million, having been increased on 7% compared to $ 310 million in Q2 2011. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. Millions of people around the world trust MoneyGram, as the wired transfer system provides its customers with a reliable, fast and inexpensive service. In 2011, a global network of agents of MoneyGram has grown up to 256 000 service points, thus its growth is 24% compared to the same period of the previous year. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: the payment of transfers is made in cash. Bank services of MoneyGram on money transfer are available only to individuals. 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.