After the correction of tariffs, volumes of MoneyGram transfers increased by 30%. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. What are the main benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram? Reliability - the international payment system gives complete assurance that the money will be paid to the recipient. Keep in mind that if your locality there are several banks, working with MoneyGram and you will convert the currency received, before receiving check currency rates in several points - they can vary.