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. Technology continues to play a key role in increasing MoneyGram transaction speed, automating and streamlining processes, and creating new functionality. For the recipient MoneyGram service of wired transfer is free. All expenses will be paid by the sender at the time of sending money. Thousands of businesses count on MoneyGram for payment services to move money and drive commerce. This is a trust that MoneyGram takes very seriously. 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%. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: simplicity in making up. In whatever part of the world you are, you can trust your money transfer to the company MoneyGram.