The Western Union Company was incorporated in Delaware on February 17, 2006 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Data Corporation. The company is a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money flow, payments and digital financial services, providing consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments with fast, reliable and convenient ways to transfer money and make payments around the world. The company's goal is to provide accessible financial services that help people and communities prosper. The company's brand is recognized globally for speed, reliability, trust and convenience.