Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. AgentConnect allows MoneyGram agents to integrate the money transfer service with their internal security and training processes. In MoneyGram were added or converted new currencies in an additional 29 countries during the past year, providing consumers with a wide array of currency payout options. For the recipient MoneyGram service of wired transfer is free. All expenses will be paid by the sender at the time of sending money. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc. Today, MoneyGram - is the second world leader by the growth of money transfers between individuals and the dynamics of international network services.