In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. 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. MoneyGram - is an urgent money transfer by means of wired transfer around the world without opening a bank account. Very intensive and focused approach has helped MoneyGram to grow business at a rapid pace and establish MoneyGram as a global player in the marketplace. Money transfer platform of MoneyGram will be integrated with the mobile platform LinqUs, which will allow customers to make international transfers with a mobile phone. MoneyGram point-of-sale systems are continually upgraded to provide the latest new products and functionality. MoneyGram completed the rollout of simplified pricing for money transfer services in the U.S., an initiative that began last year.