In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. 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. In 2011, a global network of agents of MoneyGram has grown up to 256 000 service points, thus its growth is 24% compared to the same period of the previous year. Using the MoneyGram system, you can easily send money to your relatives and friends in other countries. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: high level of data protection and confidentiality of money transfers. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: high-speed delivery of transfers (10-15 min). In March 2012, the company MoneyGram merged with the network of U.S. payment centers ZipZap.