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WESTERN UNION BEGINS TRADING ON NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
Chief Executive Officer Christina Gold rings the opening bell at the NYSE

One of the oldest companies in the Unites States, Western Union began in 1851 as a telegraph company, is now listing its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "WU" and will be a member of the S&P 500. Western Union President and Chief Executive Officer Christina Gold will ring the opening bell at the NYSE on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, to celebrate the occasion.

With its vast distribution network of more than 270,000 agent locations in over 200 countries and territories, Western Union is well positioned to continue to be a leading provider of money transfer services in the world.

The company plans to establish bank branches and offer money transfer services to all member states in the European Union.

For more information about Western Union, please visit www.westernunion.com