Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. 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. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: simplicity in making up. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: the transfer is available in the system to obtain within 90 days. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: sender of of transfer can choose to receive a money transfer currency - U.S. dollars or euros. MoneyGram financial results were driven by money transfer business, which delivered more than 40 percent growth in transaction volume.