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Our rich heritage creates a strong foundation for building one of the largest money-transfer networks in the world. Consumers trust Western Union® to connect them with friends and loved ones.

Western Union, and its associated Orlandi Valuta® and VigoSM brands, offers the security and convenience consumers want. In 2008 we processed over $67 billion in cross-border consumer-to-consumer money transfers. Our company continues to grow to meet the evolving needs of global consumers.

corporate fact sheet

Western Union generated a total revenue of $5.2 billion in 2010 and $1 billion of cash flow from operations.

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payment services fact sheet

Western Union Payment Services, a division of The Western Union Company, offers a complete suite of electronic and cash bill-payment services.

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westernunion.com fact sheet

Consumers can use one of our transactional websites for 20 countries in nine languages to securely route money to support family and friends.

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mobile money transfer service fact sheet

The Western Union® mobile money transfer program will provide consumers with an additional option to send and receive funds how, where and when they want.

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corporate social responsibility fact sheet

Western Union supports the communities in which our employees and consumers work and live through our socially responsible efforts.

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foundation fact sheet

The Western Union Foundation began in 2000 as a philanthropic organization to facilitate charitable giving programs worldwide.

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the united states and canada fact sheet

Western Union offers Money Transfer , Bill Payment and Prepaid services at more than 58,000 agent locations in the region.

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latin america, caribbean, mexico (LACA) fact sheet

Western Union offers Money Transfer, Bill Payment services and a variety of ways for consumers to send and receive funds in the region.

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europe, middle east, africa and south asia (EMEASA) fact sheet

Western Union offers Money Transfer services through more than 211,700 agent locations in the region and online.

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asia pacific (APAC) fact sheet

Western Union offers Money Transfer services through more than 62,500 agent locations in the region and online.

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company at a glance

Corporate Headquarters

Englewood, Colorado, USA

Current Highlights

  • Approximately 485,000 Agent locations worldwide (including Western Union, Vigo and Orlandi Valuta locations)
  • 200 countries and territories

Employees

  • More than 1,200 at headquarters
  • Approx. 6,800 worldwide

Leadership

  • Hikmet Ersek, President and CEO
  • Joseph Cachey, Acting General Counsel
  • Robin Heller, EVP, Operations and IT
  • Diane Scott, EVP and CMO, President, Western Union Ventures.
  • Scott Scheirman, EVP and CFO
  • Stewart A. Stockdale, EVP, President, Global Consumer Financial Services

Media Contact

Tom Fitzgerald
Corporate Communications
+1 720 332 4374
tom.fitzgerald@westernunion.com