Money transfers via MoneyGram system can be used as by bank customers, and by people who do not have bank accounts. After the correction of tariffs, volumes of MoneyGram transfers increased by 30%. The company installed more than 23,000 new MoneyGram signs around the globe, making it easier for consumers to find MoneyGram agents. Since going public two and a half years ago, MoneyGram has made great strides by pouring energy and resources into several critically important areas for business. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc.