DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The
Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payments
services serving customers in 200 countries and territories, announced
additional details on plans to move its global headquarters from
Englewood, Colo. to new, highly-visible locations in Denver.
In addition to securing One Belleview Station at 7001 E. Belleview Ave.,
the company has signed a long-term lease at 7979 E. Tufts Ave., where
critical business operations will be conducted.
“Western Union is committed to Denver,” said Hikmet Ersek, President and
CEO of Western Union. “Relocating to the Tech Center district, closer to
light rail access and other urban amenities, enables us to attract and
retain the best workforce talent and encourage environmental
sustainability. As one of the most prominent global financial technology
brands headquartered in Denver, the new location complements our sponsorship
with the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Rapids, and reflects our continued
commitment to this dynamic community.”
As part of its continued commitment to the Denver community, Western
Union also announced
earlier this year: an infusion of $1 million in contributions to local
non-profits and other NGOs; its intention to make space available in its
new global headquarters for local non-profits and NGOs to host community
gatherings; and to shift many of its most prominent meetings and
gatherings to Denver. All told, the Fortune 500 company estimates making
a long-term economic investment to the region of more than $300 million
over the next decade.
About Western Union
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is a leader in global payment
services. Together with its Vigo, Orlandi Valuta, Pago Facil and Western
Union Business Solutions branded payment services, Western Union
provides consumers and businesses with fast, reliable and convenient
ways to send and receive money around the world, to send payments and to
purchase money orders. As of September 30, 2017, the Western Union, Vigo
and Orlandi Valuta branded services were offered through a combined
network of over 550,000 agent locations in 200 countries and territories
and over 150,000 ATMs and kiosks, and included the capability to send
money to billions of accounts. In 2016, The Western Union Company
completed 268 million consumer-to-consumer transactions worldwide,
moving $80 billion of principal between consumers, and 523 million
business payments. For more information, visit www.westernunion.com.
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