Western Union has taken of 451st position in the rating Fortune 500 in 2009, having moved from 473rd line in 2008. The size of the commission fee for the transfer is charged according to the Western Union tariffs and depends on the amount of money sent. Payment systems are one of basic elements of infrastructure of e-commerce. The first offices of company were located in the Reynolds Arcade building in Rochester, New York. The sign above the main entrance to the building - In the 1910-1920 years. Western Union is actively engaged in researching, innovating in the field of data transmission. All you need for sending money via Western Union is to go to the nearest branch of Western Union, fill out the transfer printed form, show your passport and then send money.