The Western Union Company
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- CEO
- Devin McGranahan
- Full Time Employees
- 9,600
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Credit Services
- Address
- 7001 East Belleview Avenue Denver CO United States of America 80237
- IPO Date
- Oct 2, 2006
- CIK
- 0001365135
- Website
- westernunion.com
- Similar Companies
- Business
- The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) operates as a global leader in cross-border money transfer and payment services, facilitating consumer-to-consumer remittances, consumer-to-business bill payments, and business solutions through digital and physical channels worldwide. The company offers Western Union branded money transfer services via its extensive agent network of over 500,000 locations in more than 200 countries and territories; digital platforms including the Western Union app and website supporting mobile wallets and account-to-account transfers; Western Union Connect for business payments and disbursements; and value-added services such as prepaid cards, foreign exchange, and anti-money laundering compliance tools. Founded in 1851 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Western Union serves individuals, small businesses, and corporations targeting emerging markets in Latin America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. [ from previous] In recent developments, Western Union completed the divestiture of its Business Solutions unit to Euronet Worldwide in 2023, allowing sharper focus on its core consumer money movement segment; launched enhanced digital capabilities including AI-driven fraud prevention and expanded partnerships with fintechs like Ria Money Transfer for integrated corridors; and announced a strategic alliance with Mastercard in 2024 to bolster cross-border payment rails using tokenized assets. The company also secured a $1 billion revolving credit facility renewal in mid-2025 to support liquidity amid ongoing share repurchase programs exceeding $500 million. These moves reflect Western Union's shift toward digital-first operations and cost efficiencies, with geographic expansion into high-growth corridors like India and the Philippines. [ from previous][ from previous]
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