Banking / Financial Services
"Western Union: Global leader in financial and communication services."
The Western Union Company is a U.S.-based provider of financial services and communications solutions. While its North American headquarters is located in Meridian, Colorado, the company uses the postal address of nearby Englewood for mail correspondence. Western Union was once the preeminent American telegraph service provider until it ceased operations in 2006.
As a global leader in money transfer solutions, Western Union facilitates financial transactions for individuals, businesses, and organizations worldwide—from local enterprises and multinational corporations to families and nonprofit organizations in remote regions. In 2015 alone, the company processed over $150 billion in transfers for its consumer and commercial clients. Continuously evolving, Western Union delivers innovative payment solutions through digital, mobile, and in-person channels, offering flexible payout options tailored to diverse business and consumer needs.
The company operates multiple divisions, offering services such as person-to-person remittances, money orders, business payments, and commercial solutions. Historically, it provided traditional telegraph services, including “Cablegrams,” as well as specialized offerings like Candy grams, Dolly grams, and Melody grams.
Founded as an industrialized monopoly, Western Union dominated the telegraph industry in the late 19th century, establishing itself as the world’s first major communications enterprise and shaping the framework for modern American-style business communications.
