In the Western Union in the 30s of the 20th century worked 14 thousand couriers delivering telegrams. In 1879 Western Union left the telephone business after losing a lawsuit against Alexander Graham Bell - the patent holder on the phone. Number of active holders of "Golden Card" of Western Union amounted to 9.5 million people worldwide. Western Union for more than 130 years provides money transfer services to its customers. Gold Card Loyalty Program Western Union