Western Union has taken of 451st position in the rating Fortune 500 in 2009, having moved from 473rd line in 2008. You do not need to open a bank account, so you can send or receive money in any of the 170 000 service points of Western Union around the world. In the 1910-1920 years. Western Union is actively engaged in researching, innovating in the field of data transmission. In October 1871 the company Western Union began to provide money transfer services, drawing on its own extensive telegraph network. Western Union for more than 130 years provides money transfer services to its customers. Gold Card Loyalty Program Western Union