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Western Union Launches Business Payments Wallet

Posted On: May 14, 2012
The Western Union Company today announced the launch of its new business payments wallet for clients of Western Union Business Solutions in the United States and Canada. The technology allows clients using Business Solutions' Online FX platform to add and hold funds on balance for future use and enables them to make convenient email payments to international recipients. [More]

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Paying Chinese Businesses in Dollars Instead of Chinese Yuan

Posted On: February 27, 2012
Paying Chinese Businesses in Dollars Instead of Chinese YuanCosts American Businesses $2.4 Billion in 2011 Western Union Survey Finds One in Five Chinese Exporters Add Fees To Account for Foreign Exc... [More]

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Businesses Seek Better Control of Global Payments

Posted On: January 30, 2012
Businesses Seek Better Control of Global Payments. New Western Union Survey Finds Hidden Transaction Costs a Major Pain Point for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., January 30, 2012 -- The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), a leader in global payment services, today announced the results of a survey which finds that despite advances in technology, cross border payments continue to present challenges for businesses.... [More]

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Western Union Offers Webinar for Businesses to Better Manage Currency Risk

Posted On: November 14, 2011
Session to Focus on Opportunities Generated by China’s Changing Impact on Global EconomyENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 14, 2011 -- The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), a leader in global payment service... [More]

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Western Union and The Chronicle of Philanthropy Offer Free Webinar for Non-Profits on Managing Global Money Movement

Posted On: November 09, 2011
The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), a leader in global payment services, today announced that Western Union Business Solutions will sponsor a webinar hosted by The Chronicle of Philanthropy focused on effective foreign exchange management strategies for international non-profit organizations. The webinar to be held November 22, 2011 at 2pm ET is titled, "Doing More With Less: Getting the Most Out of Your Limited Funds." [More]

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Western Union Completes Acquisition of Travelex Global Business Payments

Posted On: November 07, 2011
Western Union Completes Acquisition of Travelex Global Business PaymentsCompany is now World's Leading Non-Bank Provider of Cross-Border Business PaymentsLondon, England and Englewood, Colo., Nov. 7, ... [More]

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Western Union Business Solutions to Introduce Electronic Wallet for Small Businesses, Bringing Simplicity to Global B2B Payments

Posted On: October 31, 2011
Service supported by hyperWALLET to be Offered in U.S., Canada Early in 2012 ENGLEWOOD, Colo., October 31, 2011 -- The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), a leader in global payment services, today anno... [More]

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Western Union Business Solutions Online FX Service Now Available in France, Germany, Ireland and Italy

Posted On: October 13, 2011
Simplified International Payments Enable Small and Medium Enterprises to Compete Globally ENGLEWOOD, Colo., October 13, 2011 -- The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), a leader in global payment service... [More]

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Western Union and TouchNet Team Up to Develop Payment Solutions for Universities & International Students

Posted On: September 13, 2011
Students from around the globe soon able to pay their tuition in local currencies directly from a bank account through wire transfer, or in cash at Agent locations ENGLEWOOD, Colo., September 12, 201... [More]

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Online Money Transfer S.A.L. to Offer Western Union Business Solutions in Lebanon

Posted On: August 08, 2011
Western Union and its official representative in Lebanon, Online Money Transfer SAL, have extended their business relationship with an agreement to offer the Western Union Business Solutions payments service across the country. [More]

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