In October 2006 the company made an initial public offering of shares on the New York Stock Exchange, becoming independent from First Data company. Transaction with Fexco has allowed Western Union to control directly more than 10 thousand points of service, which belonged to Fexco in 7 European countries (Spain, UK, Sweden, Ireland, Denmark, Norway and Finland). In the 1910-1920 years. Western Union is actively engaged in researching, innovating in the field of data transmission. Gold Card Loyalty Program Western Union