Western Union Money Transfer was incorporated in the year 1851. Western Union Money Transfer is a leading financial services provider specializing in money transfer business in the United States. Western Union Money Transfer offers a wide variety of services to its customers, which include money orders, consumer-to-consumer money transfer and many other types of commercial services.
Previously, the organization was the most reputed company in the telegram exchanging business in the United States. Now it has discontinued its telegram business operations.
The headquarters of international marketing and business services of the Western Union Money Transfer are located in Montvale, New Jersey.
In 2006, the number of operating units of the Western Union Money Transfer was 2,70,000 and the branches of this renowned financial service provider operate in more than 200 countries of the world. The services of Western Union Money Transfer are available in Latin America & the Caribbean islands, the United States and Canada, Europe, Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and Asia Pacific.
The products and services of Western Union Money Transfer can be categorized into the following types:
Consumer-to-Consumer Service of Western Union Money Transfer
- Walk-in Money Transfer Service: Over 90 percent of the money transfer activities are done in this method.
- Telephone Money Transfer Service: Funds can be sent over the telephone by using a debit or credit card.
- Payout Services: With the help of this method, receivers are able to receive funds within a short period of time after the sender has completed the transaction.
- Online Money Transfer Service: Funds can be sent online with the help of a debit card or credit card.
Consumer to Business Service
The payment channels and payment methods under this service include the following:
Sending payments over the telephone and sending payments through the Internet with the help of Debit Cards, Credit Cards, or by an Automated Clearing House (ACH).
Guaranteed Funds can be sent in cash or debit card for both pre-paid and post-paid services.
Money Order Instruments are available for purchase in Canada and the United States for monthly bill payments or buying catalogs.
Other Financial Services of Western Union Money Transfer
Money Orders: Money orders prove to be helpful for those people not having checking accounts.
Corporate Incentives: Companies can reward their employees by the Western Union Corporate GiftGram gift checks.
Prepaid Cards and Services: The Western Union Prepaid MasterCard card can be used as an ATM Card or for online shopping wherever MasterCard debit cards are recognized.
Contact Details:
Western Union Money Transfer
Corporate Headquarters
P.O. Box 6992
Greenwood Village, CO 80155-6992
Tel: +1-720-332-1000