Western Union
Denver, Colorado, United States · Banking, Finance, Financial Services
Western Union CO is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payment services. The company focuses on expanding its digital platforms and services. It aims to enhance cross-border money movement with innovative solutions. Western Union is actively involved in the financial services industry.
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Denver, Colorado, United States
- Employees
- 9,100
- Industries
- Banking, Finance, Financial Services
- Status
- Public (WU)
- Website
- westernunion.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Western Union
- : Western Union seeks merger with Intermex
- : SEC 8-K (8.01):
- : SEC 8-K (8.01): On August 13, 2026, the Company entered into an Assurance of Discontinuance (AOD) with the New York Attorney General in connection with the pending acquisition of International Money Express, Inc. (IMXI) by way of merger. This agreement resolves a review concerning the Merger's potential impact on competition for remittance services from New York to certain Latin American and Caribbean countries. As part of the commitments, the Company will maintain retail locations in New York and limit price changes for remittances for the next three years. Additionally, the California Department of Financial Protection suspended the approval extension for this acquisition, indicating further review is needed to assess the transaction's operational impact in California.
- : Western Union Partners with Rain to Launch Stablecard, Utilizing Solana's Blockchain for Seamless Transfers.
- : SEC 8-K (5.02): On July 20, 2026, Benjamin Adams notified The Western Union Company of his intention to participate in the Company's Voluntary Retirement Program and depart from his position as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, effective November 2, 2026. During his notice period, he will continue in his role and assist with the transition to his successor. He will receive retirement benefits including six months of base salary, a prorated 2026 target annual incentive award, and continued vesting of outstanding equity awards per the Company's long-term incentive plans, contingent upon fulfilling specific criteria. This strategic decision indicates a significant change in the management structure at The Western Union Company.
- : SEC 8-K (8.01):
- : Western Union Appoints Pedro Alegría as Vice President and General Manager
- : Western Union to acquire Intermex in $500M deal
- : SEC 8-K (8.01): On May 5, 2026, The Western Union Company completed the offering and sale of $165,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.750% Notes due 2029. This offering was conducted under an Underwriting Agreement with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, which was dated April 30, 2026. The issued Notes will consolidate with existing 4.750% Notes due 2029, and a number of legal documents related to the transaction were referenced in the filing, including various supplemental indentures with Computershare Trust Company, N.A. The strategic implications of this issuance reflect the Company's ongoing capital management efforts and funding strategy.
- : Western Union Partners with Fireblocks to Launch USDPT Stablecoin for Enhanced Financial Services.
Leadership
- Pedro Alegría, Vice President
- Steven Suthiana, Global Mar/Ad-Tech, Data, Partnerships, and Commerce Innovation
- Carlos Dubuc, Global Head of Cards & Accounts
- Laura Paglioni, Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter
- Luis Montenegro, Regional Manager
- Renuka Pardeshi, Global Talent Acquisition
- Nithin B, Solutions Architect
- Harish Rawat, Talent Acquisition Recruiter
- Eduardo Moreira, Product Marketing Manager - Americas Region
- Erika Santos, Senior Consultant, Global Talent Acquisition
- Natalia Cabanas, Senior Recruiter
- Vince Tallent, Chief Executive Officer
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Employee benefit plans
Western Union files 4 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Oct 2026.
Western Union in the news
- Western Union to Release Third Quarter 2026 Results on November 4, 2026 - Business Wire (Oct 12, 2026)
- Western Union and Publix Extend Relationship to Serve Growing Communities Across the Southeast - Business Wire (Oct 07, 2026)
- Western Union Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results - Western Union (Feb 10, 2021)
- While in Korea - 문화체육관광부 한국문화원 (Oct 28, 2025)
- Walmart and Western Union Enter Agreement to Offer Western Union Money Transfers at Walmart - Western Union (Jan 19, 2021)
- Western Union Launches Stablecard in Partnership with Rain - Business Wire (Aug 04, 2026)
- Western Union Supports India COVID Relief - Western Union (Apr 30, 2021)
- Western Union and Mastercard Expand Global Partnership - Western Union (Nov 12, 2021)
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About Western Union: questions and answers
What does Western Union do?
Western Union CO is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payment services. The company focuses on expanding its digital platforms and services. It aims to enhance cross-border money movement with innovative solutions. Western Union is actively involved in the financial services industry.
Where is Western Union headquartered?
Western Union is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, United States.
How many employees does Western Union have?
Western Union has about 9,100 employees.
Who leads Western Union?
Pedro Alegría is a Vice President at Western Union.
What is the latest news on Western Union?
On Oct 04, 2026, Western Union seeks merger with Intermex
Is Western Union a public company?
Yes. Western Union is publicly traded under the ticker WU.
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