AgentConnect allows MoneyGram agents to integrate the money transfer service with their internal security and training processes. Money transfers can be claimed within 45 days, but if for some reason, this period is exceeded, the processing operator would need additional time to call the main office of the company of MoneyGram for voice authorization. In 2010, MoneyGram announced a donation of U.S. $ 200,000 from the International Red Cross to help the people of Pakistan in fighting with the effects of flooding. For the recipient MoneyGram service of wired transfer is free. All expenses will be paid by the sender at the time of sending money. In March 2012, the company MoneyGram merged with the network of U.S. payment centers ZipZap.