Western Union has taken of 451st position in the rating Fortune 500 in 2009, having moved from 473rd line in 2008. In 1935, Western Union has put into operation first intercity fax communication. Another invention of Western Union - time synchronization. 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. Western Union made so that the time in all of American civil services was the same. Gold Card Loyalty Program Western Union Western Union made so that the time in all of American civil services was the same.