Western Union is one of the leading money transfer service providers in the Latin America region, which includes Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Including Western Union, Orlandi Valuta and Vigo Agent locations, Western Union has a network of more than 36,500 Agent locations spanning over 40 countries and territories in the region.

Core Business within the Region:

Money Transfer
Western Union offers a variety of ways for consumers to send funds to friends and loved ones, including:

• In person at more than 36,500 Agent locations throughout the region, including more than 14,300 Agent locations in Mexico;
• Online at westernunion.com and over the phone via 1-800-CALL-CASH® from the U.S. to most countries in the region.

Western Union also offers consumers a variety of options in sending and receiving funds, including:

• The “Money in Minutes” option;
• The “Next-Day” delivery option;
• The “Direct to Bank” option, which enables consumers to send funds from the U.S. to a qualifying Mexican or Brazilian bank account;
• The option for receivers to direct funds to a stored-value card, debit card or money order in select countries;
• Home delivery of funds with Western Union and/or Vigo in select countries.

Bill Payment
Western Union allows consumers in Argentina to:

• Send cash payments for public services and taxes and pre-pay for Internet access and mobile phone top-up at approximately 3,300 Agent locations through the Western Union affiliate Pago Facil.

Recent Launches:

• In the second quarter of 2007, Western Union announced an agreement with Mexico grocery store Soriana to offer Orlandi Valuta and Vigo services at 215 Soriana and Mercado Soriana locations throughout Mexico;
• In the fourth quarter of 2006, Western Union subsidiary Orlandi Valuta launched services in Ecuador for the first time ever, beginning with 91 locations throughout the country.

Key Facts:

• In the third quarter of 2007, Western Union reported 7% transaction growth in Mexico.