The company installed more than 23,000 new MoneyGram signs around the globe, making it easier for consumers to find MoneyGram agents. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. MoneyGram launched a new in-person bill payment service which will be delivered through agents in their domestic network, giving consumers an easy, low-cost method to pay their bills. Money orders and official checks by MoneyGram continue their steady performance and expanded line of bill payment services deliver excellent results. 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%. MoneyGram financial results were driven by money transfer business, which delivered more than 40 percent growth in transaction volume.