ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec 17, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a worldwide leader in money transfer services, today announced the resignation of David G. Barnes as executive vice president and chief strategy officer. Barnes will join a privately held company based in Colorado in early January 2009.

"Strategy remains a strong focal point for the company in its efforts to grow its global consumer and payments businesses," said President and Chief Executive Officer Christina A. Gold. "We will miss David's business acumen and wish him well in his future endeavors"

Barnes's departure will be effective on January 2, 2009.

About Western Union

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is a leader in global money transfer services. Together with its affiliates, Orlandi Valuta and Vigo, Western Union provides consumers with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world, as well as send payments and purchase money orders. It operates through a network of more than 365,000 Agent locations in over 200 countries and territories. Famous for its pioneering telegraph services, the original Western Union dates back to 1851. For more information, visit www.westernunion.com.

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