Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. Millions of people around the world trust MoneyGram, as the wired transfer system provides its customers with a reliable, fast and inexpensive service. Technology continues to play a key role in increasing MoneyGram transaction speed, automating and streamlining processes, and creating new functionality. MoneyGram completed the acquisition of MoneyCard World Express, S.A. (MoneyCard) and Cambios Sol, S.A., two money transfer super-agents located in Spain. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: the payment of transfers is made in cash. Millions of families depend on MoneyGram to safely send money home or pay the bills.