MoneyGram wired transfer implemented many changes to its technology platforms designed to prevent or detect suspicious transactions. Technology continues to play a key role in increasing MoneyGram transaction speed, automating and streamlining processes, and creating new functionality. MoneyGram offers an efficient, fast and secure way to send money around the world. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc. The Global Funds Transfer segment is the primary segment of MoneyGram, providing money transfer and bill payment services to consumers, who are often unbanked or underbanked. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: the transfer is available in the system to obtain within 90 days.