The Western Union Company
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is trading at $6.18, about ₹593 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, up 2.57% today. Indian residents can buy The Western Union from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$6.03
Today's high
$6.28
52 week low
$5.94
52 week high
$10.35
WU opened at $6.05, closed previously at $6.03, and has traded between $5.94 and $10.35 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Western Union operates as a global financial services provider, specializing in fund transfers and diverse payment solutions. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: Consumer-to-Consumer and Business Solutions. The Consumer-to-Consumer division enables individuals to send money to other individuals, primarily leveraging an extensive network of independent agents and sub-agents. This service covers both international transfers across borders and domestic transactions within a single country, as well as digital transfers facilitated through its websites and mobile applications. Conversely, the Business Solutions segment offers payment and foreign exchange services tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, various organizations, and even individuals. These services predominantly involve cross-border and cross-currency transactions and include financial tools like foreign currency forward and option contracts. Additionally, the company provides bill payment services, allowing individual customers to make payments to businesses and other organizations, alongside offering money orders and other related financial services. Western Union was founded in 1851 and its corporate headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
9.51M
Market cap
$1.93B
P/E Ratio
4.94
Price-to-sales ratio
0.48
Enterprise value
$3.26B
Free cash flow yield
20.89%
Debt-to-equity ratio
2.95
Return on equity
42.65%
ROIC
13.71%
Beta
0.54
Dividend yield
15.21%
Last dividend
$0.94
Financial overview
Revenue
$4.04B
Earnings per share
$1.53
Free cash flow
$392.90M
Net profit margin
9.80%
Gross margin
32.97%
EBITDA
$934.30M
Revenue growth
-4.01%
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How to buy The Western Union from India
Indian residents can buy The Western Union shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open a Paasa account
Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds under LRS
Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars.
Search for The Western Union and place an order
Find The Western Union by name or by its ticker, WU, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. The Western Union trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your The Western Union position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Read the full guide: how to invest in The Western Union from India
Trading and taxes when buying The Western Union from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. The Western Union’s current yield is 15.21%.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy The Western Union stock?
Yes. The Western Union (WU) has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 2006, in the Financial - Credit Services industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
How much does one The Western Union share cost in rupees?
One The Western Union share is $6.18 — about ₹593 at a USD/INR rate of 95.88 on 26 Sep 2026. Both the The Western Union price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying The Western Union from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.
Can I buy whole shares of The Western Union?
Yes. One The Western Union share is $6.18, and you can buy as many whole shares as you like. You can also buy by amount rather than by quantity: there is no minimum trade size, and Paasa supports fractional investing in The Western Union.
How are gains on The Western Union shares taxed in India?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, so the tax is an India-side one. Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the The Western Union price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does The Western Union pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. The Western Union pays a dividend and the current yield is 15.21%; the last declared dividend was $0.94 per share, about ₹90.13. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade The Western Union from India?
The New York Stock Exchange trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on The Western Union shares held from India?
US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.
Do I have to declare The Western Union shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your The Western Union holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell The Western Union and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.