Founded in 1851 as a telegraph company, The Western Union Company has evolved into one of the world's largest financial services and communications companies. Its primary business is facilitating global money transfers for consumers and businesses, allowing individuals to send and receive money, pay bills, and purchase money orders. The company's mission is to connect people and businesses around the world by providing fast, reliable, and convenient ways to move money across a vast network that includes hundreds of thousands of retail agent locations and a growing digital presence.