For further information please contact:
Karen Jordan, Marketing Director Africa
Tel: +27 11 5493303
Email: karen.jordaan@intl.westernunion.com

Malawi; 22 October, 2007: Western Union, a leading provider of global money transfer services, announced the signing of a new Agent Representative agreement with INDEbank in Malawi. INDEbank will add 4 locations to Western Union's existing network of more than 50 Agent locations in Malawi.

Mr. Richard Malcolm, Western Union Country Manager for Southern Africa said: “At Western Union we understand that our customers want value for their money: a fast, reliable transfer service, a convenient worldwide network of Agent locations and great service. This is why we are constantly looking at ways to meet their needs. We are looking forward to a mutually beneficial and long term relationship with INDEbank, by reaching out to many customers who depend on the Western Union network to send and receive money from loved ones abroad and locally.”

“INDEbank is delighted to have a relationship with Western Union in a business that not only contributes to the growth of the economy but also acts as a link between Malawi and the rest of the world.” said Mr. Eric Chinkanda, Head of Operations at INDEbank. “With this relationship we commit to deliver quality service to our customers by putting their needs first.

“Our aim is to provide our customers with a wide range of reliable financial services and our relationship with Western Union gives them access to one of the leading money transfer networks in the world” concluded Mr. Chinkanda.

Western Union® Money Transfer service will be available to both account and non-account holders at INDEbank locations in Blantyre, Limbe and Lilongwe. The cooperation with Western Union enables INDEbank to reach customers during their normal banking routine. INDEbank customers will be able to benefit from the fast, convenient and reliable service of collecting money sent from family and friends abroad or within Malawi.

In fact, Western Union sees itself as an extension of the community, allowing businesses and families as well as their loved ones to maintain their connection – financial and otherwise - and their lifestyle with the minimum of hassle.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Eric Chinkanda
INDEbank
Tel: +265 1 820 055

About Western Union
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is a leader in global money transfer services. Together with its affiliates, Orlandi Valuta, Vigo and Pago Fácil, 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 312,000 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.