In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. 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. AgentConnect continues to be an attractive alternative for businesses that choose to integrate their networks and point-of-sale platforms with the MoneyGram wired transfer. Bank services of MoneyGram on money transfer are available only to individuals. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc.