About
Fast, safe payments that connect you to the world.
Western Union provides global money-transfer and payment services for consumers and businesses—online, via mobile app, and in person at 600,000+ agent locations. Send money to 200+ countries and territories with cash pickup, bank or wallet delivery, bill pay, prepaid cards, and business payment solutions. Founded in 1851, it emphasizes security, compliance, and trusted service worldwide.
Use Cases
International Money Transfers
Send money globally to family or friends with options for cash pickup or bankdeposit in 200+ countries.
Bill Payments
Pay utility or service bills directly through the app or website for convenienceand timely payments.
Business Payments
Send payroll or vendor payments securely and quickly to multiple countries usingbusiness payment solutions.
Mobile Money Management
Track transfers, save receiver info, and pay bills on the go using the mobile app with added security features.
Key Features
Product & Stablecoin Initiatives
- Western Union announced a U.S. Dollar stablecoin named USDPT.
- USDPT is planned to be issued by Anchorage Digital Bank.
- USDPT will be built on the Solana blockchain.
- Western Union expects USDPT to be available in the first half of 2026.
- USDPT is intended to enable sending, receiving, spending and holding digitaldollars across Western Union’s network.
Infrastructure, Partnerships & Compliance
- Western Union is launching a Digital Asset Network to bridge digital assetsand fiat for real-world utility.
- The Digital Asset Network targets last-mile access by partnering with walletsand wallet providers to provide cash off-ramps.
- Western Union cites partners (Solana, Anchorage) for institutional-grade security,custody and compliance.
- USDPT will be surfaced via partner exchanges to broaden accessibility.
- Stablecoins are framed as a way to lower cross-border friction and costs andmodernize treasury and remittance rails.
(Founder)
Hiram Sibley
(Founder)
Samuel Selden
Headquarters
🇺🇸 Denver, CO
Website
westernunion.com
200+
countries and territories supported
1st half 2026
USDPT stablecoin launch