ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb 20, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Western Union, a leader in global money transfer services, announced today it has signed an Agent agreement with Check Into Cash, Inc. to offer global money transfer and money order services to consumers. Western Union's service is being rolled out and will be available across more than 1,050 Check Into Cash locations in 31 states.

Carter Hunt, Vice President National Accountssaid, "We are pleased to enter into an Agent agreement with Check Into Cash to enable consumers to useWestern Union's fast, reliable and convenient money transfer and money order services."

"The addition of Western Union's money transfer and money order products are a perfect fit for our expanded product strategy," said Steve Scoggins, President of Check Into Cash. "This is something our customers have been asking for and we are truly excited to offer our customers a quality service with a global leader."

Check Into Cash offers check cashing and alternate financial services in over 1,200 locations in 31 states. Check Into Cash's primary product is payday advances.

About Western Union

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is a leader in global money transfer services. Together with its Vigo and Orlandi Valuta branded money transfer services, 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 375,000 Agent locations in 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.

About Check Into Cash

Founded in Cleveland, Tennessee in 1993 Check Into Cash is a specialty consumer financial services company whose primary product is payday advances. Check Into Cash operates 1,200+ branch locations in 31 states with over 3,200 employees and is a founding member of Community Financial Services Association of America ("CFSA"). Check Into Cash offers a full suite of financial service products which include check cashing services, bill payment services, wire transfer services, money orders, reloadable prepaid debit cards, gift cards, tax preparation services and ATM access in select locations. For more information visit www.checkintocash.com.

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SOURCE: Western Union

Western Union
Dave Liggett, 720-332-4119
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Judy Powers, 423-479-2400
jpowers@CheckIntoCash.com