Investigating All Opportunities to Contest Ruling

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Jul 02, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that a ruling
was released yesterday afternoon by the Arizona Court of Appeals that
overturns some of an Arizona trial court's 2007 decision in favor of
the company concerning the authority of the Arizona Attorney General
to seize certain money transfers originated outside Arizona and
intended for payment in Mexico.

Western Union is concerned by the Court of Appeals ruling and is
investigating all opportunities to contest it, including an appeal.
The company remains committed to acting in the best interests of its
customers and in full compliance with law.

About Western Union

Western Union, together with its affiliates Orlandi Valuta and
Vigo, is a leading provider of global money-transfer services,
providing people with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send money
around the world, pay bills and purchase money orders through a
network of more than 345,000 Agent locations in over 200 countries and
territories. For more information, visit www.WesternUnion.com.

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SOURCE: The Western Union Company

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