General Info

Established in 1851, Western Union is a leader in global money transfer services. Together with its affiliates, Orlandi Valuta, Vigo and Pago Facil, the company provides consumers with various options to send and receive money worldwide. It also allows customers to send payments and obtain prepaid cards and services. Western Union operates through a network of more than 335,000 agent locations in over 200 countries. The company offers telegraph and online, telephone and mobile money transfer services. It also allows customers to send payments for utility bills, automobile loans, mortgages, financial and insurance service providers and government entities through a network of third-party agents and various electronic channels. The company operates The Western Union Foundation that raises funds and supports various nonprofit organizations that provide disaster relief, education and human service programs. Western Union maintains several locations in Birmingham, Ala.