Who is Western Union

Western Union, established in the USA in 1851 as a company which managed telegraph lines
(Western Union Telegraph Company) is now one of the world's most important groups operating throughout the world in the financial services and in the communication fields. Western Union is famous for its "Money Transfer" service since 1871. This service allows small amounts of cash to be transferred anywhere in the world in minutes*. Western Union listed on the NYSE in 2006.

Western Union is now present in over 200 countries and territories with more than 320,000 Agent locations, thus confirming its position as one of the leaders in the money transfer sector worldwide.

* Money generally available in minutes subject to terms and conditions of service, including Agent location hours and differences in time zones. See Send Forms for Restrictions.