The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: there is no need to open a checking account when implementing the transfer. The greatest increases in AgentConnect allows MoneyGram agents to integrate the money transfer service with their internal security and training processes. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc. Commission income on remittances and other revenues of MoneyGram in the 2nd quarter 2012 increased by 10% compared to the same period last year and 13% in the base currency.