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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 $5.3 billion in 2008 through our three core businesses: Money Transfer, Bill Payment and Prepaid Services.
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.
westernunion.com fact sheet
Consumers can use one of our transactional websites for 13 countries in nine languages to securely route money to support family and friends.
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.
corporate social responsibility fact sheet
Western Union supports the communities in which our employees and consumers work and live through our socially responsible efforts.
foundation fact sheet
The Western Union Foundation began in 2000 as a philanthropic organization to facilitate charitable giving programs worldwide.
the united states and canada fact sheet
Western Union offers Money Transfer , Bill Payment and Prepaid services at more than 57,500 agent locations in the region.
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.
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.
asia pacific (APAC) fact sheet
Western Union offers Money Transfer services through more than 62,500 agent locations in the region and online.