When sending the transfer via MoneyGram in one currency and receiving it in another, then currency conversion is carried out at the current rate of sales of current service point. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: payment of commission is only at the expense of sender. MoneyGram's total revenue for the 2nd quarter of 2012 was $ 330.1 million, having been increased on 7% compared to $ 310 million in Q2 2011. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: branching of network of the implementation of transfers across the world. MoneyGram completed the rollout of simplified pricing for money transfer services in the U.S., an initiative that began last year. In March 2012, the company MoneyGram merged with the network of U.S. payment centers ZipZap.