In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. AgentConnect continues to be an attractive alternative for businesses that choose to integrate their networks and point-of-sale platforms with the MoneyGram wired transfer. 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%. Millions of families depend on MoneyGram to safely send money home or pay the bills. MoneyGram financial results were driven by money transfer business, which delivered more than 40 percent growth in transaction volume.