Released on = August 13, 2007, 12:03 am

Press Release Author = InfoMailers

Industry = Financial

Press Release Summary =
Sisters receiving money through Western Union® Money Transfer can now win 10
International Return Flight Tickets to go abroad, meet their brother and personally
tie Rakhi

Press Release Body =

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India, Monday, August 11, 2007 (InfoMailers.com)::
Western Union, a leading provider of global money transfer services is celebrating
the spirit of Rakshabandhan by running an offer for the sisters who will be
receiving money on this joyous occasion from their brothers based abroad. They also
stand a chance to win 1,000 gold plated watches through a lucky draw during this
festive period. This special offer is valid till August 31 2007.

To participate in this lucky draw, all that consumers need to do is receive money
from abroad through Western Union during the offer period and SMS digit code> to 3636. Alternatively, consumers can also call the toll free no.
1800-425-1851 and provide the 10 digit code to register for this lucky draw. For any
further assistance regarding this offer, the consumer can also, either call the toll
free number mentioned above or contact the nearest Western Union Agent location.
Western Union has over 40,000 agent locations all over India where money can be
received from abroad.

Suvodeep Das- Director Marketing- South Asia, Western Union Financial Services says,
"Rakshabandhan holds immense significance in Indian cultural ethos; a very special
occasion to celebrate the chaste bond of love between a brother and a sister.
Through this offer we further extend our commitment to our consumers in India by
celebrating the spirit of Rakshabandhan, one of the most important festivals in the
country with them. We urge our customers to participate in this lucky draw and
double the festive joy by standing a chance to win these exciting prizes"

Western Union offers money transfer in minutes (subject to hours of agent operation)
from over 200 countries and territories worldwide.

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) a leading provider of 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 approximately 305,000 Agent locations in over 200 countries and
territories.

For more information, please contact::

Suvodeep Das
Marketing Head (SA)
Western Union Services Pvt. Ltd.
Wockhardt Towers, Level - I
East Wing, C-2, G-Block,
Bandra Kurla Complex,
Bandra (E), Mumbai- 400 051
Phone: +91-22-6676 2929
Fax: +91-22-6676 2939
Email: suvodeep.das@intl.westernunion.com
Website: www.westernunion.com

Editorial Contact :

QuikRelations
Chandigarh
+91-98140-08919
pr@quikgroupindia.

KEYWORDS: Western Union, Rakshabandhan, Business, Marketing, Corporate News,
Business News, Biz News.


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