The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: there is no need to open a checking account when implementing the transfer. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. Technology continues to play a key role in increasing MoneyGram transaction speed, automating and streamlining processes, and creating new functionality. In the city of San Salvador representatives of MoneyGram and Citibank announced a new regional project, which will provide money transfer services in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Bank services of MoneyGram on money transfer are available only to individuals. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: simplicity in making up.