2005 Press Releases

MoneyGram'as Habitat For Humanity Home In Nigeria Dedicated Dec. 10; Company Building 8 Homes In Africa In 2005
Abuja, Nigeria, Dec. 10, 2005 - One of the eight homes that MoneyGram is building with Habitat for Humanity in Africa during 2005 was dedicated today in Luvu Madaki, a New Karu Local Government Area of Nassarawa State in Nigeria. MoneyGram, a leading global money transfer company, is also building homes in Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon, Uganda, Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia.

MoneyGram International Announces 2006 Analyst Day
Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 6, 2005 -- MoneyGram International, Inc. (NYSE:MGI), today announced that it will host the company's first Analyst Day on March 1, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Central Time at its headquarters in Minneapolis.

MoneyGram International Increases Quarterly Dividend
Minneapolis, Minn., November 17, 2005 - The board of directors of MoneyGram International (NYSE:MGI) today approved a fourfold increase in the company's quarterly dividend rate. The quarterly cash dividend will be increased to $0.04 per common share from $0.01 per common share and is payable on January 3, 2006 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2005. Any future dividends are at the discretion, and subject to the approval, of the company's board of directors.

MoneyGram Previews Prepaid Card At NACS; Company Steps Up Roll-out Schedule To Select Markets
Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 15, 2005 - MoneyGram will debut its new prepaid card program to the convenience store industry during the annual National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show, Nov. 15-18 in Las Vegas. The company expects a full launch of the MoneyGram Prepaid MasterCard card program in the U.S. in 2006, but select agents will be invited to sign up for early roll-out.

MoneyGram International signs multi-year PrimeLink official check contract with United Bank
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Nov. 15, 2005 -- MoneyGram International, Inc., (NYSE:MGI) announced today the signing of a multi-year PrimeLink official check contract with United Bank, with offices in West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio and Washington, D.C.

MoneyGram Announces Winner of $75,000 House for Mom Sweepstakes
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Nov. 1, 2005 - Luis U, a MoneyGram customer from Lanham, Maryland, has won the $75,000 grand prize in MoneyGram's "Win $75,000 to Buy a House for Mom" sweepstakes.

MoneyGram International Announces Conference Participation
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - October 24, 2005 -- MoneyGram International, Inc. (NYSE:MGI), today announced that the company will be presenting at the FTN Midwest Business Services & Technology Conference on November 2, 2005, at the Four Seasons hotel in New York City. MoneyGram's presentation will begin at 3:00 p.m. ET. The presentation will be webcast at www.ftnmidwest.com and on the company's investor relations page at www.moneygram.com. The presentation will remain available on MoneyGram's website for 14 days.

MoneyGram Network Open For Donations To American Red Cross Quake And Hurricane Relief
Minneapolis, Minn., Oct. 20, 2005 - Following the recent earthquakes in South Asia and hurricanes and mudslides in Latin America, MoneyGram is waiving its fees on relief donations sent in the U.S. to the American Red Cross for quake and Hurricane Stan victims. The no-fee contributions can be sent at MoneyGram agent locations or on the Internet through the company's eMoney Transfer service through Nov. 30, 2005.

MoneyGram International Announces Third Quarter Results; Increases Guidance for 2005; Money Transfer Volume Grows 39 percent in Third Quarter
Minneapolis, Minn., October 19, 2005 - MoneyGram International, Inc. (NYSE:MGI), today announced third quarter 2005 income from continuing operations of $28.8 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, compared to $24.5 million, or $0.28 per diluted share in the third quarter 2004. Third quarter 2004 earnings from continuing operations included net securities gains of $10.9 million and write-offs of $5.2 million, which in the aggregate totaled $0.04 per diluted share. and write-offs of $5.2 million, which in the aggregate totaled $0.04 per diluted share.

MoneyGram Will Release Third Quarter Earnings October 19; Conference Call Scheduled
Minneapolis, Minn., September 27, 2005 - MoneyGram International, Inc. (NYSE: MGI) will announce its third quarter results on October 19. MoneyGram International's President and CEO Phil Milne and CFO Dave Parrin will discuss the results during a conference call beginning at 5:00 p.m. EDT that day.

MoneyGram Rolls Out Economy Service and Lowers Fees on Internet Money Transfers
Minneapolis, Minn., Sept. 12, 2005 - MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. recently lowered fees for its standard same-day eMoney Transfer service, streamlined its Web site design making it easier to navigate, and introduced its new online economy service.

MoneyGram Offers No-Fee Service To Send Donations To Red Cross For Hurricane Katrina Victims
Minneapolis, Minn., Sept. 1, 2005 - To aid victims of Hurricane Katrina, MoneyGram is making its money transfer network in the U.S. available for sending donations to the American Red Cross for disaster relief on the Gulf Coast. For the next 30 days, MoneyGram will waive its fees for sending contributions to the Red Cross disaster relief fund.

MoneyGram International Increases Share Repurchase Authorization; Declares Quarterly Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Aug. 18, 2005 - The board of directors of MoneyGram International, Inc. (NYSE:MGI) today announced that it has increased the company's common stock share repurchase authorization by 5 million shares, bringing the current authorization to 7 million shares. The company has repurchased approximately 1.8 million shares during the past twelve months, and will continue to purchase shares from time to time at prevailing prices in the open market. The increase to the authorization becomes effective on Aug. 19, 2005.

MoneyGram International, Inc. Announces New Board Member
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., August 18, 2005 - MoneyGram International, Inc. (NYSE: MGI), a leading global payment services company, today announced the unanimous election of Othón Ruiz-Montemayor to its board of directors. Ruiz's term continues until MoneyGram's annual meeting of stockholders in May 2006.

Banrural in Guatemala Moves to MoneyGram
Minneapolis, Minn., July 22, 2005 - Banrural, a banking organization serving mainly rural Guatemala, began offering MoneyGram money transfer services in 320 locations on July 21. Banrural selected MoneyGram to provide its customers with an affordable, reliable and convenient money transfer service.

Banrural de Guatemala se cambia a MoneyGram
Minneapolis, Minn., Julio 22, 2005 - Banrural, un banco que sirve a las comunidades rurales de Guatemala, empezó a ofrecer transferencias de dinero de MoneyGram en 320 localidades en Julio 21. Banrural selceccionó a MoneyGram para proveer a sus clientes con un servicio de transferencias de dinero económico, seguro, y conveniente.

MoneyGram International Re-Signs Multi-year PrimeLink Official Check Contract with BB And T
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., July 20, 2005 -- MoneyGram International, Inc., (NYSE:MGI) announced today the re-signing of multi-year PrimeLink official check contract with BB and T. The re-signing means MoneyGram will continue its long-term official check relationship with BB and T. The PrimeLink product is a complete official check outsourcing solution utilized by financial institutions for their official check disbursement needs. For BB and T, PrimeLink helps reduce costs, enhance revenue, improve operational efficiency and provides official check product control.

MoneyGram International Announces Second Quarter Results; Money Transfer Volume Grows 39 percent in Second Quarter
Minneapolis, Minn., July 20, 2005 - MoneyGram International, Inc. (NYSE:MGI), today announced second quarter 2005 income from continuing operations of $26.1 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, compared to loss from continuing operations of ($0.6) million, or ($0.01) per diluted share in the second quarter 2004. The 2004 loss includes debt redemption costs of $20.7 million ($19.3 million after tax), or $0.22 per diluted share, related to the spin-off.

MoneyGram Will Release Second Quarter Earnings July 20; Conference Call Scheduled
Minneapolis, Minn., June 24, 2005 - MoneyGram International, Inc. (NYSE: MGI) will announce its second quarter results on July 20. MoneyGram International President and CEO Phil Milne and CFO Dave Parrin will discuss the results during a conference call beginning at 5:00 p.m. EDT that day.

MoneyGram of New York & MoneyGram International, Inc. Present Five Scholarships to NYC Hispanic Youth for the Third Year
New York, NY ---June 23, 2005 --- MoneyGram of New York and Travelers Express/Moneygram today announced the 2005 winners of their Hispanic Youth Leadership Scholarship Fund at a ceremony at Rigolettos' Restaurant in the Bronx. The winners are:

MoneyGram International Selected By Wal-Mart As Its Financial Services Supplier of the Year
Minneapolis, Minn., June 22, 2005 - MoneyGram International, Inc., (NYSE:MGI) announced today that Wal-Mart Financial Services had selected the company as its Financial Services Supplier of the Year. MoneyGram received the award during the Wal-Mart Financial Services annual supplier summit, which was held during the annual shareholder meeting activities in Bentonville, Ark., earlier this month.

MoneyGram International Announces June Conference Participation
Minneapolis, Minn., June 7, 2005 - MoneyGram International, Inc. [NYSE:MGI], today announced that Phil Milne, chief executive officer of MoneyGram International, Inc., will speak on June 14, 2005, at the Thomas Weisel Partners Growth Forum 7.0 Conference in San Francisco. Milne's presentation will begin at 11:30 a.m. PDT, and it will be audio-webcast on the company's investor relations page at www.moneygram.com. The presentation will remain available on MoneyGram's website for 14 days.

2005 Scholarships Awarded in NYC
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., May 10, 2005 - Travelers Express/MoneyGram and the Financial Service Centers of New York (FSCNY), formerly the Check Cashers Association of New York, awarded $38,000 in college scholarships on May 10 to ten deserving New York City high school seniors. The awards included a $10,000 scholarship, plus $4,000 first prize awards and $2,000 second place awards.

MoneyGram International Declares Quarterly Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., May 11, 2005 - The board of directors of MoneyGram International, Inc. (NYSE:MGI) yesterday declared a quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share on common stock. The dividend is payable July 1, 2005 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2005.

MoneyGram International, Inc. Will Present May 12 at the Smith Barney Citigroup IT and BPO/Business Services Conference
Minneapolis, Minn., May 10, 2005 - Phil Milne, chief executive officer of MoneyGram International, Inc., will speak Thursday, May 12, at the Smith Barney Citigroup 2005 IT and BPO/Business Services Conference in New York City. Milne's presentation will begin at 2:00 p.m. EDT, and it will be audio-webcast on the investor relations page at www.moneygram.com. Milne's presentation will remain available on MoneyGram's website for 14 days.

MoneyGram International's First Annual Meeting On May 10 Will Be Webcast Live
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., May 4, 2005 - MoneyGram International, Inc. (NYSE:MGI) will hold its first annual meeting of shareholders on Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at The Grand Hotel in Minneapolis. The event, which begins at 9:00 a.m. CDT, will be webcast live for anyone who cannot attend. To access the webcast, go to the investor relations page of MoneyGram's web site at www.moneygram.com. The webcast will be archived and available on the web site until May 17.

MoneyGram International Announces First Quarter Results Increases Guidance for 2005
Minneapolis, Minn., April 20, 2005 - MoneyGram International, Inc. [NYSE:MGI], today announced first quarter 2005 income from continuing operations of $27.8 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, up 47 percent from income from continuing operations of $19.2 million, or $0.22 per diluted share in the first quarter 2004. The company also increased full year 2005 guidance to $1.11 - $1.15, up from previous guidance of $0.99 - $1.03.

MoneyGram Expands Its Electronic Bill Payment Capabilities With Acquisition of ACH Commerce
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., April 7, 2005 - MoneyGram International, Inc., today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire ACH Commerce L.L.C., an ACH payment processor based in Tennessee. The acquisition, which will be completed in the second quarter of 2005, will bring MoneyGram an ACH payment business that can serve as a platform for expanding MoneyGram's line of payment services.

MoneyGram Will Release First Quarter 2005 Earnings April 20; Conference Call Scheduled
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., April 5, 2005 - MoneyGram International, Inc. (NYSE:MGI) will release its first quarter 2005 results on April 20. MoneyGram International President and CEO Phil Milne and CFO Dave Parrin will talk about the results during a conference call beginning at 5:00 p.m. EDT that day.

"Win $75,000 to Buy a House for Mom" Official Rules and Regulations - U.S. - English version

"Win $75,000 to Buy a House for Mom" Official Rules and Regulations - U.S. - Spanish version

"Win $75,000 to Buy a House for Mom" Official Rules and Regulations - Canada - English version

"Win $75,000 to Buy a House for Mom" Official Rules and Regulations - Canada - French version

MoneyGram Announces "Win $75,000 to Buy a House for Mom"
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., March 28, 2005 - MoneyGram today announced the start of the "Win $75,000 to Buy a House for Mom" promotion, the company's signature event to celebrate Mother's Day across the world.

MoneyGram anuncia concurso "Gánese $75,000 para comprarle una casa a mamá"
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., 28 de marzo, 2005 - El día de hoy MoneyGram anunció el inicio de la promoción "Gánese 75 mil dólares para comprarle una casa a mamá" evento especial de MoneyGram para celebrar el Día de las Madres en todo el mundo.

2005 Hispanic Youth Scholarship Application

MoneyGram International, Inc. Will Present Today at Piper Jaffray Financial Services Conference
Minneapolis, Minn., March 16, 2005 - Phil Milne, chief executive officer of MoneyGram International, Inc., will speak today at the Piper Jaffray Financial Services Conference in New York City beginning at 11:15 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The webcast of the conference will be accessible on the Piper Jaffray web site at www.piperjaffray.com/fscwebcast.

MoneyGram Demonstrates Its Commitment To Africa
Johannesburg, March 15, 2005 - MoneyGram International Limited, one of the world's fastest-growing payment services companies, is rapidly increasing its operations in Africa. The company posted global growth in transaction volume of 36 percent in 2004, helped by its strong presence on the continent.

MoneyGram makes $1 million home-building commitment to Habitat for Humanity
AMERICUS, GA. (March 2, 2005) - Habitat for Humanity International announced today that MoneyGram International, Inc., will donate $1 million over five years to help Habitat build affordable housing for families around the globe.

MoneyGram Establishes Service In Vientiane, Laos
Asia, Feb. 28, 2005 - MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. today inaugurates its service in Laos with Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao (BCEL) and Thai Military Bank (TMB), Laos branch. MoneyGram, together with BCEL and TMB will continue to expand more locations in Laos and to provide MoneyGram services for the Laotian people worldwide.

MoneyGram International Declares Quarterly Dividend
Minneapolis, Feb. 17, 2005 - The board of directors of MoneyGram International, Inc. (NYSE:MGI) today declared a quarterly dividend of 0.01 per share on common stock. The dividend is payable April 1, 2005 to stockholders of record at the close of business March 17, 2005.

MoneyGram and Wal-Mart Extend Financial Services Agreement
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Feb. 2, 2005 - MoneyGram International, Inc., (NYSE:MGI) announced today the multi-year extension of their financial services agreement with Wal-Mart. MoneyGram provides the money transfer, urgent bill payment and money order services for customers in more than 3,100 Wal-Mart stores, including Wal-Mart Money Centers.

MoneyGram International Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2004 Results and Provides Guidance for 2005 - Money Transfer Volume Grows 38 percent in the Fourth Quarter and 36 percent for Full Year 2004
Minneapolis, Minn., January 26, 2005 - MoneyGram International, Inc. [NYSE:MGI], today announced fourth quarter income from continuing operations of $22.0 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, compared to income from continuing operations of $24.4 million, or $0.28 per share in fourth quarter 2003. The company had provided guidance for income from continuing operations for fourth quarter 2004 in the range of $0.21 to $0.24.